Show Rules
1. In consideration of the acceptance of any entry, the
owner and/or exhibitor hereby releases and agrees not to
hold show management and/or 4-State Horse Show Association
from any liabilities for damage or loss if any suffered or
sustained by owner, exhibitor, or handler of such entries as
a result of personal injury or property damage or theft
occurring in connection with/or during these shows.
2. Rules of the AQHA/PtHA (American Quarter Horse
Association) are to be followed for all stock horse classes
unless specified. The AQHA/PtHA Handbook, unless amended,
will be used for all 4 State Horse Shows in the stock horse
classes. Along will the 4-State Horse Show Association
Rules.
3. Rules of the USEF (United States Equine Federation) are
to be followed for all saddle/pleasure classes in all 4
State Horse Shows. Along will the 4-State Horse Show
Association Rules.
4. Horse Types: Hunter - Predominantly Thoroughbred,
Warmblood. Stock - Predominantly Quarter Horse breeding,
conformation and type. Saddle - Predominantly Saddlebred,
Hackney, Tennessee Walking Horse , Paso Fino, Foxtrotter
breeding, conformation and type. Pleasure - Predominantly
Arabian , Friesian, Morgan breeding, conformation and type.
5. Neat attire required, proper dress not required. In all
classes a long sleeve collared button up shirt, pants,
Western Hat/English Riding Helmet and Boots ARE REQUIRED.
Safety helmets shall be deemed to be appropriate attire.
Helmets are strongly encouraged for riders 17 & under.
6. Judges and Show Management reserves the right to split or
combine any classes. Judges and Show Management reserves the
right to remove any unmanageable animal or person from the
show at any time at his/her discretion.
7. Entries and Scratches must be made at least 3 classes in
advance and all tabs will be required to have a signed blank
check upon entry and if not filled out at end of show, this
gives 4 State Horse Show Association express permission to
complete check and deposit in the bank. All scratched
classes are non refundable.
8. There will be a 2 minute gate call that will be enforced.
Any tack changes must be made known to show management at
least 3 classes in advance.
9. Patterns will be posted one hour before the start of the
show.
10. Walk/Trot: Novice Rider/Handler- The Novice
rider/handler may NOT have ever shown in a judged canter
class. A snaffle bit is permitted (Rider must ride with two
hands when using a snaffle bit).
11. Adult Amateur Classes- Rules according to USEF or AQHA.
12. Leadline riders cannot cross enter into any other
classes.
13. Gaited horses entered into Saddle/Pleasure classes, will
be judged at the favored gait when trot/jog called for.
14. Class 41 Gaited Pleasure the horse must do one of the
following: Single Foot, Slow Gait, Rack, Running Walk, Paso
Corto, Foxtrot when favored gait is called for. NO
Cantering.
15. All Entry fees are non-refundable, this includes any/all
classes that have been scratched.
16. Riders and Horses age will be calculated as of January
1st of the current year.
17. Green County states there is to be NO Alcohol on the
premises at anytime.
18. Stallions may only be shown in halter classes and open
classes. Handler/Rider must be at least 18 years of age.
19. Junior rider is a rider that is 18 years of age and
younger. |
** When going
for points with MHSA you must follow their rules as well. **
Class Entry Information
OSB stands for Other Saddle/Pleasure Breed
Junior Rider is 18 years old and younger as of January 1st
Negative Coggins must be presented at every show before
entering in classes.
Office Fee: $12 for each Horse for Non-members and $10 for
each Horse for Members
Entry Fees: $8 per class
Annual High-Point Nomination Fee: $10.00 per division
Annual Membership Fees: $25 Individual or $30 Family
More Info: 417-669-5453 417-669-4393
Visit: www.4statehorseshowseries.org and Facebook A Junior
Rider is 18 years old and younger
Requirements for year-End Awards
A. Must be a 4 State Member that has paid the nomination fee
which is based on one horse/one rider combination for each
division nominated.
B. Points will be counted from the first day you join and
nomination fee is paid.
C. Halter/Model Points follow the horse not the handler.
D. Exhibitor must show at a minimum of 4 show dates and in
the same classes for each age division nominated to qualify
for Year-End/High Point Awards.
E. Each exhibitor/their alternant (Family member, Friend,
someone from there barn ect. ) must work the minimum of 5
divisions, Setting Up, working gates or Helping at the sign
up table ect. counts as one division, during the current
show year. |
