GENERAL RULES

AGE. The age of an individual on Dec. 1, 2006 is maintained the entire year. For show purposes, a horse becomes one year old Jan. 1 following foaling date.

AMATEUR. To enter classes for Amateurs, current USEF or WSH Amateur certification is required or apply prior to the class. WSH Fees: Non-Member $15; Member non-Awards participant $12; Members participating in Award (2 min.) Free.

AWARDS.  Each show: 1st  Award of winner’s choice and Place awards to 1st through 5^th place.

CAMPER PARKING on the grounds. Electricity not available. No parking inside the barn area. Parking permitted on south side of arena, but horses are not allowed on the hill.

CHANGES. Show Management may combine/cancel unfilled classes; accept entries for unfilled classes at regular fee; divide classes as entries warrant. Exhibitors will be advised.

CONDUCT. Show Committee reserves the right to refuse any entry of an exhibitor or the participation of an agent, trainer, rider, or driver who has shown an objectionable attitude toward a Recognized Show or previous un-sportsman like behavior at a Recognized Show or to its Management.

DOGS NOT permitted to run loose or left unattended unless confined inside a vehicle.

ENTRIES must be in writing, signed by owner/authorized agent, and accompanied by proper fees. Parent/Guardian must sign the entry of a junior exhibitor. WSH imposes a $50 fine on an exhibitor who fails to sign the entry form.

ENTRY CLOSING DATE is FridaySep. 15, 2007. Entreis bearing a later postmark may be charged the $10 post entry fee.

FEES.    PRE-ENTER HORSE IN FOUR CLASSES TO ADD CLASSES AT REGULAR FEE.

Post Entries: $10 one time flat fee (HORSES PRE-ENTERED IN FOUR OR MORE CLASSES ARE EXEMPT.)

Regular Classes        $15.00 per class 4-H Classes……..$12.00 per class

Box Stall... $15.00 One Day... $30.00  Weekend

There are fifteen useable box stalls on the east and north sides. Preference given to out of town entries who show both days. Overflow stabling will be arranged at private barns in the area if available.

WSH Non-Member Registration Fee $6.00 per exhibitor (dual show)

CHECKS RETURNED FOR ANY REASON INCUR A $35 SERVICE CHARGE and future entries will be by money order or cash only; personal checks will not be accepted from these exhibitors.

GATE HOLDS are limited to horses/riders in consecutive classes, and shall not exceed three minutes.

JUNIOR EXHIBITORS (17 YEARS & UNDER) may not show a stallion, however, a Junior 16-17 years may show a weanling or yearling colt.

LOSS AND INJURY. The Knights of Santiago, its members, members of the Show Committee, and their Associates will not be responsible for any loss or damage or injury to horses exhibited, or for any article of any kind that may be lost or destroyed, or in any way injured. Each exhibitor will be responsible for any injury that may be occasioned to any person, whomsoever, by any horses owned or exhibited by him and shall indemnify the Knights of Santiago, its members, members of the Show Committee, and their Associates against all claims and demands of any kind or nature that may grow out of injury occasioned by any horses owned or exhibited by him, or arise from the negligence of the person in charge of any such horse. The owner, rider/driver and any of their agents or representatives acknowledge that they participate voluntarily in the competition fully aware that horse sports and the competition involve inherent dangerous risk, and by participating they expressly assume any and all risks of injury or loss, and they agree to hold the competition and its officials, directors, employees and agents harmless for any injury or loss suffered during or in connection with the competition, whether or not such injury or loss resulted, directly or indirectly, from the negligent acts or omissions of said officials, directors, employees or agents. All horses exhibited will be entirely at the owner’s risk. Submitting entry shall constitute acceptance by the owner and exhibitor of all provisions as set forth herein. The Knights of Santiago, its members, members of the Show Committee, and their Associates cannot be held liable for loss or injury to the person or property of any visitor, guest, or spectator.

NUMBERS.  Exhibitors must be in the ring suitably attired, with correct number clearly visible to the judge at all times. Drivers may display number on the vehicle. WSH permanent numbers are encouraged if currently signed up for year end awards.

POST ENTRIES must be made before the preceding class enters the ring. Post entry at regular fee for horses pre-entered in a minimum of four classes.  Horses pre-entered in fewer then four classes will be charged a one time $10 Post Entry Fee in addition to class entry fees. OPEN CHECKS FOR POST ENTRIES accepted as a courtesy so exhibitors can write one check, however classes once entered are charged. Scratches are not deducted from the amount owing.

PROTECTIVE HEADGEAR. Juniors in Hunter Seat Equitation must wear protective headgear passing ASTM standards, with harness in place.

PROTESTS. For proper procedure, consult Show Steward or current WSH Rule Book.

REFUND OF ENTRY FEES (less an office fee of $15 or 10% of the entry fee, whichever is greater) will be made on receipt of a Veterinarian’s Certificate specifying the exact nature of the disability, accompanied by the Veterinarian's bill for treatment and presented prior to the horse’s first class. Refund checks will be mailed unless applied towards a new entry.

REGISTRY NUMBER and full registered name required to enter classes for registered horses.

STABLING. Fifteen useable stalls survived the fire. They are permanent wood construction 10’x10’ box stalls with solid dividers. Stalls will be assigned in the order fully paid entries are received, with preference to out-of-town exhibitors. Bedding will be provided. Feed will not be available. Saturday stalls are available from 4 PM Friday through close of the show on Sat. Sunday stalls are available from the close of show Saturday through Sunday. No telephone reservations. NO CHANGE OF ASSIGNED STALL IS PERMITTED WITHOUT SHOW OFFICE AUTHORIZATION.

WSH NON-MEMBER REGISTRATION FEE. A horse owner or equitation rider/showmanship handler who is not a WSH Member must pay a $6 Fee at each dual B-System Show. A horse owner entering equitation pays one fee. WSH membership cards must be presented or photocopy with entry. We do prefer a photocopy.

APPALOOSA HORSE DIVISION

75- APPALOOSA WESTERN PLEASURE HORSE, OPEN

ARABIAN HORSE DIVISION

11- ARABIAN & HALF-ARABIAN ENGLISH PLEASURE                                           

74- ARABIAN & HALF-ARABIAN WESTERN PLEASURE

DRIVING DIVISION

24-          PLEASURE DRIVING HORSE OR PONY, SENIOR DRIVER

26-          PLEASURE DRIVING HORSE OR PONY, OPEN

ENGLISH DIVISION

9- BRIDLE PATH HACK, OTHER THAN HUNTERTYPE, OPEN

20- COLOR CLASS, ENGLISH, OPEN

21- NON-COLOR CLASS, ENGLISH, OPEN

23- ENGLISH RIDING HORSE, OPEN  (Tack/attire suitable for type. Specifications of WSH Western Riding. No WSH)

25- ROAD HACK, OPEN

28- ENGLISH PLEASURE HORSE, OTHER THAN HUNTER TYPE, OPEN

29- ADVANCED ENGLISH PLEASURE HORSE, OPEN                                           

GREEN, NOVICE AND LIMIT ENGLISH PLEASURE HORSE

Horses shall not be asked to gallop or reverse at the canter. Eligibility requirements are based on English tack at USEF/CEF/WSH and/or Breed recognized shows prior to the current year. Judged as Cl. 39.

27- NOVICE ENGLISH PLEASURE HORSES          (Horses who have not won three firsts)

35- GREEN ENGLISH PLEASURE HORSES, 1ST & 2ND YEAR

38- LIMIT ENGLISH PLEASURE HORSES               (Horses who have not won six firsts)  No WSH

ENGLISH PLEASURE HORSE,

Tack and attire suitable to horse’s type; martingale prohibited. To be shown both ways of the ring at a walk, trot/intermediate gait, and canter. Judged on manners and performance 60%; quality and conformation 30%; suitability of horse to rider 10%.

17- SENIOR EXHIBITORS 18 YEARS & OVER    (No cross entry between Jr & Sr Exhib)