General Rules
CALL JUDGES
The call judges shall alternate per class, ie the first tiebreaker judge shall be the odd classes for
the day and the second judge shall be the even classes for the day. Class Champion and Reserves and Buckle
Championships shall be calculated 1st – 5 points, 2nd – 3 points, 3rd – 2 points, 4th – 1 point.
FUTURITIES
Futurities will have only one go but will show under all four judges. Futurities shall be calculated as
follows: the number in the class shall determine the starting score and work down from there. Example:
if there are 7 in a class 1st – 7 points, 2nd – 6 points, 3rd – 5 points, 4th – 4 points and so on.
Buckles will be awarded to Champion and Reserve Champions. Scores will be combined from all four judges
to determine the placing of the class.
BREED AND ALL AROUND BUCKLES
Breed buckles count halter and open breed classes, all other breed if your breed class is not offered,
open awards count all classes within that specific open category, and championship classes do not apply.
Only age Divisions and class specific to High Point shall count. All Around buckles shall be calculated
as follows: 1st - 5 Points, 2nd - 4 Points, 3rd - 3 Points, 4th – 2 5th-1 Point.
ALL AROUND SUPER HORSE
For All Around Superhorse the following classes will count: Advanced English Pleasure Horse, Advanced
Western Pleasure Horse, Versatile Horse, Junior or Senior Horse English Pleasure, Junior or Senior Horse
Western Pleasure, Driving, Western Riding, Reining or Trail. You must show in Versatile Horse to be
eligible for this award, the rest of the classes are optional. All Around Superhorse shall be calculated
as follows; 1st - 5 Points, 2nd - 4 Points, 3rd - 3 Points, 4th – 2 5th-1 Point. In case of a tie, the
exhibitor with the highest score in Driving, Western Riding, Reining or Trail shall win. Championship
classes will not apply. Points tabulated on the horse only. Meaning that one horse may have a combination
of riders/handlers to qualify for this award.
TEAM EVENT
$15.00 per event - You may only compete for one team and must designate your event by number per team.
Champion team members all win buckles, Reserve Champion through 5th place will receive awards.
OFFICE
The office will open Thursday at noon and will close PROMPTLY at 8 PM. Stalls are pre-assigned and a
stall chart will be posted at each barn and on the office door.
AGE
The age of an individual on Dec. 1, 2009 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, WSH Amateur Cards, USEF Amateur Cards, Appaloosa Non Pro, AQHA Amateur or
Paint Non Pro Cards, certification is required or you must apply prior to the class. WSH Fees:
Non-Member $15; Member Non-Awards participant $12; WSH High Score Award Program (2 minimum) Free. See show
steward to sign up.
AWARDS
A Champion and Reserve Champion are awarded for every class offered at this show. The winners are
determined by using the placings of both judges, 1st-5, 2nd-3,3rd-2, 4th-1. Championship Classes
are awarded a Buckle to the combined winner under both judges.
CAMPER PARKING
Is available on the grounds. Any vehicle parked in a RV slot shall be charged $20.00 per night for
the RV space. This is hooked up or not. You must register your RV with the show office. Parking is
available at the front of the facility in the grass field.
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 over the PA system.
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. They may ask anyone on the grounds
to leave at any time for any reason. This is a private function and you may be asked to leave and are
expected to vacate the premises immediately if asked.
DOGS
Dogs are not permitted to run loose or left unattended unless confined inside a vehicle. No Dogs allowed
in the paddock area, grandstands or any area where horses are. The must be on a leash.
ENTRIES
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.
PRE ENTRY CLOSING DATE
Please have your entry postmarked by Monday, September 13, 2010.
FEES
PRE-ENTER HORSE IN FIVE CLASSES TO receive the pre entry FEE for the show. Open checks are accepted at
the show but scratched classes are still charged to the tab, no exceptions. You must send fees for the
FIVE classes to receive the pre entry price for added classes at the show.
Post Entries: Accepted at the SHOW - Horses PRE-ENTERED IN FIVE OR MORE CLASSES ARE EXEMPT From POST
ENTRY FEES.
Classes PRE $15 / Post $20 per class
Championship Classes PRE $15 / Post $20 per class
Futurities PRE $30 / Post $50 per class
Stalls $30 per day / $65 Weekend
Shavings -Additional shavings are at market cost, check with office for additional loads
WSH Non-Member Registration Fee $6 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.
POST ENTRIES
Post entries must be made before the preceding class enters the ring. Pre entry at regular fee for
horses pre-entered in a minimum of five classes.
OPEN CHECKS FOR POST ENTRIES
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.
REFUND OF ENTRY FEES
Refund of entry fees less a fee of $30 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.
GATE HOLDS
Gate Holds are limited to horses/riders in consecutive classes, and shall not exceed three minutes.
LOSS AND INJURY
The Lope on In Club 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 Lope on In Club, 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 Lope on In Club, 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.
LEADLINE EXHIBITORS
Leadline exhibitors, 6 & Under-must wear Approved ASTM/SEI Helmets anytime mounted on the show grounds.
PROTECTIVE HEADGEAR
Hunter Pleasure and Hunter Seat Equitation Junior riders/exhibitors must wear an approved ASTM/SEI protective headgear
while mounted. It is mandatory that all Riders (Sr. & Jr. Exhibitors) where jumping is required (this includes Hunter Hack &
any Over Fence classes) and when jumping anywhere on competition grounds to wear properly fastened protective headgear which
meets or exceeds ASTM and SEI standards.
STALLIONS
JUNIOR EXHIBITORS (17 YEARS & UNDER) may not show a stallion older than a yearling.
PROTESTS
For proper procedure, consult Show Steward or current WSH Rule Book.
NUMBERS
Exhibitor’s numbers must be worn on the back with pins or yarn ties, or on each side of the saddle pad,
with exception to any “in hand class” where the number can be pinned to the front of the exhibitor.
Drivers may display their exhibitor number on the vehicle. COMPETITORS WILL BE DISQUALIFIED IF THE
NUMBER IS NOT IN PLACE. WSH permanent numbers are encouraged.
REGISTRY NUMBER
Registry number and full registered name required to enter classes for registered horses. Please send a
copy of your papers or be prepared to present them upon check in at the office.
STABLING
If stabling with a group, PLEASE SEND STALL RESERAVTIONS IN AS A GROUP. STALLS WILL ONLY BE HELD IF
PREPAID. There are about 250 usable permanent wood construction box stalls, with solid dividers, on
the grounds. Stalls are assigned in order received, with preference to out-of-town exhibitors. First
bedding provided. Feed not available. Saturday stalls: From 4 PM Thursday through close of show on Sat.
Sunday stalls: From close of show Saturday through Sunday. No telephone reservations. Committee will
attempt to satisfy exhibitor preference for perimeter or center stalls but NO CHANGE OF ASSIGNED STALL
IS PERMITTED WITHOUT SHOW OFFICE AUTHORIZATION.
WSH NONMEMBER 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 cards must be presented or
photocopy with entry. Classes with No WSH Approval Shall follow the specifications for the appropriate
division ie Novice Showmanship. WSH Showmanship specifications shall apply.
