Congratulations, You Have Qualified! 2013 ... - The CHSA Finals

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GENERAL INFORMATION, RULES AND REGULATIONS EVERY CLASS OFFERED HEREIN IS COVERED BY THE RULES AND SPECIFICATIONS OF THE CURRENT CHSA or USEF (when applicable) RULE BOOK, AND WILL BE CONDUCTED AND JUDGED IN ACCORDANCE THEREWITH. STATEMENT OF HEALTH REQUIRED FOR ALL HORSES: For all horses on the grounds of the CHSA Finals a "Statement of Health" must be signed by a licensed veterinarian and dated on July 29th, 2013 or later. This form can be found online and in your invitation package. • Bring three copies of the statement with you as it must be provided to the CHSA Secretary before they can give you your exhibitor number. • Be sure to keep one of the copies in your truck or trailer for Statement of Health checks at the gate to the CHSA Finals show grounds. • A "Statement of Health" must be signed by a Licensed Veterinarian and dated on July 29th, 2013 or later. • Have been enrolled in a regular and consistent program of vaccination against EHV-‐4/1 with the most recent booster being within 120 days of the event. • Have not shown symptoms of or been treated for EHV 4/1 within the past 28 days. • Have not been exposed to any horses or ponies that have been treated for or shown symptoms of EHV 4/1 within the past 28 days • Have a negative Coggins within one year • Have a rabies vaccination within one year CLASS SHOW REQUIREMENTS: Each CHSA Final’s class must have a minimum of 10 entries to be eligible to run at the CHSA Finals show and receive ribbons and prizes. If, at the entry deadline, there are fewer then 10 entries for a class, then the following will occur: • Fewer then 10 entries but more then 5 at the entry deadline, the class will run but with no prizes only ribbons. (ie 5 – 9 entries) • Fewer then 5 entries the class will not run and entry fees will be refunded. If the entry is only participating in one class the office fee and stall fees will also be refunded. If the entry is also participating in other classes only the canceled class fee will be refunded. (ie 4 – 1 entries) NUMBERS : Specially assigned numbers for the CHSA Finals MUST be picked up from the CHSA Finals Secretary before the competition begins. The Show Secretary will be available on Thursday, August 22, from 3:00PM to 6:00PM. The Secretary will also be available during the CHSA Finals on Friday, August 23, Saturday, August 24, and Sunday, August 25 from 7:30am — 5pm. AWARDS : All classes will be pinned to 10th place. Awards will be presented upon the completion of each final round. SCRATCHES: Once entered, no horse or competitor may be withdrawn from the competition without permission of the CHSA Finals Committee. Any request to scratch must be made in writing and be accompanied by a confirmation of inability to compete from a Veterinarian or a Physician in the case of a rider's illness or injury 24 hours before the class starts. If approved, a full refund of class entry fees, less a $200 scratch fee will be sent via USPS within 30 days after the completion of the show. CHANGE OF HORSE OR PONY: In order to change the horse or pony being ridden in an Equitation class only, the CHSA Finals Secretary must be notified in person at least two (2) hours before the start of the class. 2013 CHSA Finals 2 Prize List
NON-‐NEGOTIABLE CHECKS: Checks returned by the bank for any reason will be assessed a penalty of $200. Upon notification of a NSF (non-‐sufficient funds) check, accounts will be given 7 days to make full payment including penalty, which must be paid in certified funds, cashier's check or money order. An account not brought current within seven days will have the entrant's CHSA Membership put on hold, withdrawn from entry to the CHSA Finals and no points will accumulate until the account is paid. BAD CREDIT CARDS: Credit Cards returned by the bank for any reason will be assessed a penalty of $200. Upon notification of a credit card problem, accounts will be given 7 days to make full payment including penalty, which must be paid in certified funds, cashier's check or money order. An account not brought current within seven days will have the entrant's CHSA Membership put on hold, withdrawn from entry to the CHSA Finals and no points will accumulate until the account is paid. DISQUALIFICATION: Any rider/horse going into a class for which they have not qualified, or officially entered, will be fined $200 and disqualified from any further participation in the CHSA Finals. All entry fees will be forfeited in the case of disqualification. DISCOURTEOUS BEHAVIOR Unsportsmanlike conduct or discourteous behavior by any owner, parent, groom, rider or trainer will result in eviction or disqualification from the CHSA Finals. All entry fees and other fees will be forfeited in the case of disqualification. CONDITIONS OF COMPETITION: The CHSA Finals Committee reserves the right to itself to interpret all questions and conditions in regard to or arising out of, or incident to the show without claims for damages or recourse of any kind. All questions not covered in these Rules and Regulations shall be decided by the CHSA Finals Committee, its decision to be final. The CHSA Finals Committee reserves to itself the right to limit or change the number of accepted entries in any class, to refuse, accept conditionally, or to cancel any entries, disqualify any riders, horses or exhibitors, prohibit exhibition of entries without any claim for damages; to change any course, to add a dotted line, to cancel any unfilled classes, or to reschedule classes, after due notice to exhibitors; to change rings or judges as the competition warrants. SAFETY: Protective Headgear is compulsory for riders in all CHSA Finals classes and when riding anywhere on the competition grounds. Adults and Juniors must wear properly fastened protective headgear that meets or exceeds ASTM/SEI standards for equestrian use and carries the SEI tag. It must be properly fitted with harness secured. It is the responsibility of the rider, trainer, or parent or guardian of the junior exhibitor, to see to it that the headgear worn complies with appropriate safety standards and is properly fitted and in good condition. Any rider violating this rule at any time must immediately be prohibited from further riding until such headgear is properly in place. Motorized Vehicles and Golf Carts: Minors who do not have a valid driver’s license which allows them to operate a motorized vehicle in the state in which they reside will not be permitted to operate a motorized vehicle of any kind including, but not limited to, golf carts, motorcycles, scooters, or farm utility vehicles on the CHSA Finals competition grounds. Minors who have a valid temporary license may operate the above described motorized vehicles as long as they are accompanied by an adult with a valid driver’s license. Violations of this rule will be cause for sanctions against the parent(s), guardian(s) and/or trainer(s) who are responsible for the child committing the offense. Penalties may include exclusion of the child, parent(s), guardian(s) and/or trainer(s) from the competition grounds for the remainder of the competition and charges being filed against any of the above individuals. Wheelchairs and other mobility assistance devices for individuals with disabilities are exempt from this rule. CHSA will impose a fine of $250 to any exhibitor found in violation of the above. In addition, reckless driving of any motorized vehicle by anyone on the show 2013 CHSA Finals 3 Prize List
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