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1.
As required by law, a current (Texas - 12
month, Out of State – 6 month) negative
Coggins test conducted by a veterinarian is
required on all equine entering the
grounds. The registration number of the
test will be recorded on the show
application to confirm current negative test
status. NO
EXCEPTIONS.
2. Exhibitors show at their own risk. As
stated in Chapter 87 of the Texas Civil
Practices and Remedies Code, due to the
inherent risk in equine activities, anyone
participating in any such activity shall
assume all liability for injury or death and
hold the ECEA (Ellis County Equine
Association), it's agents, assigns,
officers, members and the owners or
operators of locations where ECEA events are
held, blameless and harmless of any
liability, civil action or remedies. The
ECEA, ECEA members and the owners or
operators of facilities where ECEA events
are held are not responsible for accidents,
theft, or any other damage to real or
personal property.
3. No
illegal drugs or alcohol will be tolerated.
Use of these or any illegal substances shall
be reason for immediate ejection from the
grounds.
4. In
all classes, the judge's decision is final.
5. All exhibitors dogs must be on a leash
or confined.
6. All
returned checks are subject to a $50.00
returned check fee. Any returned check not
cleared up in ten days from notification
will result in forfeiture of any and all
year-end awards and may be forwarded to the
county attorney in the jurisdiction in which
the check was accepted for prosecution.
7. Conduct not promoting sportsmanship,
such as showing disrespect to anyone,
obscene or vulgar language or gestures,
inciting or causing conflict, excessive
force or display of temper with animals or
persons will not be permitted. Use of such
will be cause for immediate ejection from
the grounds. Conduct that exposes others to
danger will not be tolerated. Any violation
should be reported immediately to any
Officer or Director of the ECEA.
8. Divisions
– Age is determined as of January 1 of the
season year. Exhibitors are required to
compete solely in their actual age
division.
Youth – An exhibitor who is 18 years of
age or under. Youth will be split into 2
divisions: 11 & under, and 12–18.
Adult
– An exhibitor who is 19 years of age or
older on January 1 of the show season.
Green
- A green horse
is five-years-old or younger and showing in
its first two years of riding classes.
A green horse may cross over into another
age division, but cannot win both the green
and age division DHP. If this happens,
exhibitor will keep the green award and
forfeit age division DHP. Green exhibitors
MAY win Green year-end award AND individual
English and western high point year-end
awards.
9. Youth may not show or ride stallions.
10. All
series shows count toward the ECEA End of
the Year High Point and Special Awards.
Exhibitors must be a current ECEA member for
points earned to count toward Year-End
Awards and Daily Hi Point. ECEA Members
must participate in a division in at least 3
of the 5 ECEA Open Shows to qualify for that
end of year award.
11. To
be eligible for the Open Show Year-End
Awards, an exhibitor, or an individual
specifically working on behalf of the
exhibitor, must perform a minimum of 6 hours
of event assistance duty at any scheduled
ECEA function. An official sign in –sign
out sheet will be available.
12. Exhibitors need to be a member of ECEA
to qualify for daily high point awards. The
DHP (daily high point) award is given to the
horse/exhibitor that has the most points in
Green and each age division at the end of
the show. Starred classes do not count for
DHP awards. Exhibitors must show in halter,
English and western performance classes
(minimum 1 class) to be eligible for DHP and
halter points will count for DHP.
In the event a horse is shown in two age
divisions, one of the exhibitors must show
the horse at halter and the other exhibitor
must show in a Color Class with Color Class
points counted as halter points for purposes
of the DHP awards.
13. ECEA's
decision to cancel or interrupt an event due
to inclement weather or dangerous conditions
will be final.
14. In
all classes requiring patterns, the patterns
will be posted at the registration area and
or designated place at least 15 minutes
prior to the beginning of the class.
Patterns may not be changed after they are
posted.
15. Horses must be manageable. Horses that
pose a threat to other horses or persons
will be asked to leave the grounds. A
committee of 3 ECEA officials will make the
decision that a horse poses a threat to
other horses or persons. In the event a
horse is required to leave, all daily show
fees will be reimbursed and any points
earned will be forfeited.
16. Tack and equipment must be in good
condition. Tack and equipment may be
rejected if deemed too harsh or
inappropriate by the judge. Cruel or
inhumane bits and tack will not be allowed.
Use of such will be cause for immediate
ejection from the arena grounds.
17. Dress code:
Boots or footwear as stipulated in class
rules is required. Western hats and English
or safety hats are required in riding
classes. Suitable attire is required in all
classes. Long sleeved shirts are required
for Western classes and sleeved shirts are
required for English classes. Coats are
optional.
18. All
protests regarding violations of rules and
rules only must be taken to the ring steward
before the class is pinned and/or has left
the arena. All other conflicts or protests
must be taken to the event chairman, in
writing, for resolution on the day of the
event in which the conflict occurred. All
such protests must be accompanied by a $35.
fee, which will be refunded if the claim is
sustained. A committee consisting of at
least three ECEA Officials (members of the
Open Show Committee or the Board of
Directors and/or the Ring Steward) will
resolve any conflict.
19. Tie
Breaker: In the event of a tie, the
following tiebreaker will determine the
winner. We will compare the number of 1st
places and whoever has the most 1st
places is the winner. If there is still a
tie, then we will compare the number of 2nd
places and so on, through 6th
place. If there is still a tie after all
the comparisons through 6th place
is done, then the winner will be determined
by the flip of a coin. If the flip of a
coin is used, both exhibitors will be
contacted and will be given the choice to
attend the coin toss where a least 3 Board
or Event Committee Members will be present.
Open Show Class Rules – Note : 1 Horse 1
Rider Rule Applies.
20. Points awarded as each show are based
on:
|
# Horses in Class |
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
5th |
6th |
|
6 or more |
6 |
5 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
|
5 |
5 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
|
4 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
|
3 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
2 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Placings
of 7th and beyond receive 0
points
Note:
Halter grand champions receive 2 points more
than the winner of their division. Reserve
champion will receive 1 more point than the
winner of their division.
21. Halter
- Horses to be shown in halter tack
only. Horses shall enter ring and line up
at the discretion of the judge. Entries
shall be judged individually, standing and
also at the walk and trot. Horses stand
squarely and naturally. Exhibitors shall
not be penalized for touching or moving a
horse's leg with their hands. Horses will
be judged towards the ideal standards for
their breed. Points count towards horse.
22. Most
Colorful at Halter – Horses to be shown
in halter tack only. Horses shall enter the
ring and circle the judge at a walk as a
group. At the judge's request, all horses
shall reverse at the walk and again circle.
Horses shall then be judged while standing
squarely and naturally. This class is
judged 100% on color only. See appropriate
color breed rule books for desirable
characteristics.
23. Yearling
Longe Line – Class is limited to
yearlings. The purpose of the class is to
reward:
a. Quality of movement
b.
Conformation
c. Trainability
Even
though the appropriate levels of training
will be recognized, these horses are not
expected to demonstrate behavior or
performance beyond that necessary for a
reasonable presentation to the judge.
Horses
are to be shown in a halter, regular or show
type is acceptable. For the longing
demonstration, the only attachment allowed
to the halter is the longe line. The longe
line may not exceed 30 feet (9.14 m) in
length with a chain or snap attached to the
halter. The longe line must hang free from
the halter without touching any part of the
horse. It is permissible to use a longe
whip as long as the exhibitor does not
touch the horse with it.
Gaits to
be judged according to gaits for western
pleasure and hunter under saddle. Judge(s)
will be outside of the longing circle. The
exhibitor will enter the arena and await the
signal. Once a signal is given, the
exhibitor will be allowed 1 and ½ minutes to
present their horse. At the end of 45
seconds a signal will be given as a halfway
mark. Another signal will be given at the
end of the run.
It is
suggested that the horse jog (trot) and lope
(canter) in each direction, as they will be
scored each way. The exhibitor may begin
work in the direction of their choice
(counter or clock-wise).
At the
end of 1 and ½ minutes, a signal will be
given and the exhibitor shall at the request
of the show management; either 1) retire
from the longing area and retire to the far
end of the ring, or 2) leave the ring and
wait nearby to return for the conformation
judging. If the horses remain in the ring,
they are to stand quietly on the rail while
the other exhibitors are being judged.
The
horses are judged 70% on movement and 30% on
conformation suitable to purpose. Judges
may not discriminate for or against bulk,
but rather look for a total picture,
emphasizing balance and athletic capability.
24. Showmanship
– The exhibitor is judged on his/her
ability to present the horse. The exhibitor
is asked to execute a pattern posted that
includes walk, trot, pivot, stop and backing
as dictated by the posted pattern. Grooming
and the appearance of the exhibitors are
taken into account toward the final score.
The exhibitor should continue showing the
horse until the judge has dismissed the
class. The exhibitor may be disqualified
for touching the horse.
25. Leadline
– Open to all exhibitors as long as they
do not cross over into any riding classes
other than Walk & Whoa. A halter and lead
rope must be used under the bridle.
26. English
Pleasure – Horses are to be shown in
English tack. Horses are to be shown at a
walk/trot or walk, trot, canter, in both
directions of the arena. The horse should
stand quietly and back readily. It is the
judge's option to require the exhibitor to
back their horse or extend any gait. The
horse is judged on performance, manners,
conformation, quality and substance.
27.
English Equitation – The equitation
class is to determine the riding ability of
the rider. The rider should have a workman
like appearance, seat and hands light and
supple, conveying the impression of complete
control. Each rider will work individually
following the posted pattern. The judge may
or may not require all riders to return for
rail work. 11 and under exhibitors will
walk/trot only.
28. Western
Pleasure – Horses are to be shown in
Western tack. Horses to be shown at walk,
jog, lope or walk/jog in both directions of
the arena. The horse should stand quietly
and back readily. It is the judge's option
to require the exhibitor to back their horse
or extend any gait. The horse is to be
judged on performance, manners,
conformation, quality and substance.
29. Western
Horsemanship – The riders will be judged
on seat, hands, and ability to control and
show the horse. Each rider will work
individually following the posted pattern.
Judge may or may not require all riders to
return for rail work. 11 and under
exhibitors will walk/trot only.
30. Trail
– May use Western or English tack.
Classes to be judged on the performance of
the horse over or around obstacles with the
emphasis on manners, response to rider, and
attitude. All classes will use 4 to 6
obstacles. 11 and under and green horse
exhibitor patterns will be walk/trot only.
31. Yearling
in Hand Trail – See APHA Rules Book.
32. Walk
& Whoa – Participants have the option of
an attendant walking with their horse.
Participants can cross over to lead line but
no other riding classes.
33.
Reining – See reining rules in current
AQHA Rule Book.
End
of Year Awards will be awarded in the
Following Divisions:
Grand
Champion and Reserve Champion awards will be
awarded in
Yearling Halter
(Mares and Geldings only), Junior Mares (2-
5), Aged Mares (6 & Over), Junior
Geldings (2-5), Aged Geldings (6
& Over), Stallions All Ages,
Yearling Performance Horse (Total number
of points for Yearling Longe Line and
Yearling in Hand Trail),
Walk & Whoa, Color Spotted
Breed, Color Solid Breed and Reining.
All
Leadline exhibitors who compete in 3 of 5
shows will receive an award.
Top 5
Awards shall be awarded in each age division
(11 & Under, 12-18, Adult) for both Western.
Top 5 awards shall also be awarded in the
Green Horse division.
Western –
Division points will include Walk/Trot
Western, Western Pleasure, Horsemanship,
Showmanship and Trail.
English -
Division points to include English
Walk/Trot, English Pleasure and Equitation
.
Green
– Points will accumulate for the year from
Green English Walk/Trot, Green English
Pleasure, Green Western Walk/Trot, Green
Western Pleasure, Green Trail.
ECEYA RULES
1
All youth are required to participate in the
management of the youth show in order to
have their ECEYA year end field trip funded
by ECEYA.
2.
The president of ECEYA is required to attend
ECEA meetings to report on ECEYA news.
3. All
youth must participate in at least 4
meetings and/or activities to receive a
participation award.
4. Nominees for ECEYA officers must be a
ECEYA member, in good standing with the ECEA
and have dues currently paid. An Officer
should also be ECEYA members for one year
and have participated in at least three
events in the prior year to be eligible for
office.
5. All
youth should display themselves in good
sportsmanship like manner at all times. |
