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2011 Official Rule Book - New England Pinto Horse Association

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MEMBERsHiP<br />

or Executive Sessions concerning member disciplinary matters, contract<br />

matters or negotiations, personnel matters, lawsuit or legal matters and<br />

other privileged matters which shall not be published.<br />

20 <strong>2011</strong> PtHA <strong>Rule</strong> <strong>Book</strong><br />

GEnERal RulEs anD REGulaTions<br />

SPECIAL NOTICE<br />

ALL PtHA APPLICANTS OR PARTICIPANTS IN PtHA APPROVED<br />

SHOWS OR EVENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR KNOWLEDGE OF ALL<br />

RULES AND REGULATIONS.<br />

Situations not specifically covered in this <strong>Rule</strong> <strong>Book</strong> will be managed according<br />

to current PtHA policy. All changes to rules and regulations made after<br />

publication of this book will be posted on the <strong>Pinto</strong> Web site, www.pinto.org, as<br />

official <strong>Rule</strong> <strong>Book</strong> changes.<br />

a. MEMBERsHiP<br />

a1. applying For Membership<br />

A. Application for membership must be made in writing to the<br />

Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the<br />

<strong>Association</strong> upon an official PtHA membership application.<br />

1. The name/names appearing on the membership shall be<br />

the exact same name/names used for any registrations or<br />

transfers.<br />

2. Membership shall be in such form and on such conditions,<br />

and shall contain such agreements as the Board of<br />

Directors may prescribe, and while in good standing, shall<br />

entitle the member(s) to all privileges and advantages of<br />

membership.<br />

3. Membership within PtHA is a privilege. In order to utilize<br />

any service or programs within PtHA, an individual or entity<br />

must be a current member.<br />

B. By applying for membership, the applicant(s) automatically<br />

agrees to be bound by and to abide by the Constitution,<br />

Bylaws, and <strong>Rule</strong>s and Regulations of the <strong>Association</strong>.<br />

a2. Types of Membership<br />

A. Types of memberships offered:<br />

1. Individual – Restricted to one person. This is a requirement<br />

to exhibit a <strong>Pinto</strong> at any PtHA show or event, regardless of<br />

other memberships held.<br />

a. This membership is carried in an individual’s legal<br />

name.<br />

b. Individual Memberships carry full privileges of PtHA,<br />

including privileges to participate in PtHA Open<br />

Division at shows and other PtHA activities.<br />

c. This membership is for people over 18 years of age.<br />

2. Joint – A combination to a maximum of two persons (i.e.<br />

husband and wife).<br />

3. Assumed or Trade Name – A person or persons or artificial<br />

legal entity, ranches, sole proprietorship or any other<br />

designation not being the legal name of the person or<br />

artificial legal entity (i.e. John Smith dba Smith Ranches).<br />

(no show privileges)<br />

4. Corporate – Corporations in good standing in the state<br />

or country of incorporation, the officers, representatives,<br />

shareholders and all beneficial owners. (no show<br />

privileges)<br />

5. Syndicate or Joint Venture – Syndicates or joint ventures<br />

in good standing in the state, province or country of their

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