2011 Official Rule Book - New England Pinto Horse Association

i. Statement filed with the PtHA Show Management
as early as possible and the time of receipt
recorded by the Show Management or its appointed
Representative;
j. Time of receipt must be immediately recorded upon
Show Office opening or 24 hours prior to the Pinto
being shown. In either event, a medication report must
be filed with the Show Office before the Pinto enters
the ring. Violation may be grounds for disciplinary
action.
11. If the chemical analysis of the sample taken from the Pinto
so treated indicated the presence of a prohibited drug or
medication, this shall be prima facie evidence that such
has been administered to the horse either internally or
externally. However, if the provisions of the drug rule
have been complied with, the medication contained in
the medication report and any other relevant evidence
shall be considered by the Association in determining
whether disciplinary action shall be taken against any or all
responsible person(s) charged.
12. Failure to follow all the provisions of the drug rule shall be
construed as violation of this rule and may be grounds for
disciplinary action. Such violations must be reported by the
show management to the PtHA.
13. Penalties – Should the chemical analysis on a positive
report be received from the laboratory identifying a
prohibited substance, or any metabolite or derivative
thereof, a hearing shall be provided by the PtHA Executive
Committee or its appointed committee. Any responsible or
involved parties and/or horses may be subject to any and
all, but not limited to, the following penalties:
a. Barred from competition;
b. Forfeit awards, moneys, points or placings, thereby
moving up horses placing behind the disqualified
horse and possible redistribution of awards, moneys,
points or placings;
c. Requested to deliver the Pinto’s Registration
Certificate to be held by the Association for a specified
period of time. Although ownership of such Pinto may,
thereafter, be transferred to another party, the transfer
of ownership will not dissolve or shorten the terms of
suspension;
d. Penalties or fines;
e. Suspension.
14. Federal, State or Local laws prevail as applicable.
C. Veterinarian
1. Any licensed Veterinarian may officiate in the capacity of
Horse Show Veterinarian.
2. Health requirements should be outlined in the catalogs,
premium books and on the entry blanks and enforced by
the Show Management and Veterinarian at facilities where
required.
G17. surgical alteration
A. Any surgical or inhumane procedure which could affect the
performance of a Pinto or alter its natural conformation or
appearance is prohibited, except for the sole purpose of
protecting the animal.
B. Upon discovery of administration of prohibited surgical
procedures, Show Management shall disqualify the Pinto and
report the matter to the Association.
C. A judge may, at his/her discretion, penalize a Pinto for a
seemingly “dead” tail that merely dangles between the legs
and does not show normal response.
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