RULES AND REGULATIONS "Every class offered herein which is covered by the rules and specifications of the current USEF rule book will be conducted and judged in accordance therewith. In all classes wherein the rules of the USEF do not apply, the horse show management shall settle any dispute or question and the decision shall be Final. Exhibitors and other participants herein, as a condition of admission, shall consent to such methods of settlement. GR 901.9 states that: LIFE, SENIOR ACTIVE AND JUNIOR ACTIVE MEMBERS SHALL BE ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN ALL CLASSES AT REGULAR COMPETITIONS, EVENTING COMPETITIONS AT THE PRELIMINARY LEVEL OR ABOVE, AND COMBINED DRIVING COMPETITIONS AT THE ADVANCED LEVEL, DRESSAGE, REINING, AND VAULTING COMPETITIONS AND ENDURANCE RIDES. A NONMEMBER MAY PARTICIPATE AS A HANDLER, RIDER, DRIVER, OWNER, LESSEE, AGENT, COACH OR TRAINER AT REGULAR COMPETITIONS, EVENTING COMPETITIONS, DRESSAGE COMPETITIONS. REINING COMPETITIONS AND COMBINED DRIVING COMPETITIONS, UPON PAYMENT OF A $30.00 SHOW PASS FEE. PARTICIPANTS IN THE FOLLOWING CLASSES ARE EXEMPTED FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS RULE; 1) LEADLINE; 2) EXHIBITIONS; 3) GAMES AND RACES; 4) CLASSES FOR 4-H MEMBERS; 5) WALK-TROT AND ACADEMY CLASSES. (Academy Classes are classes limited to horses used regularly in a lesson program,; 6) USDF INTRODUCTORY LEVEL TESTS, PAS DE DEUX AND QUADRILLE CLASSES; 7) NHRA ENDORSED REINING COMPETITIONS; 8) OPPORTUNITY CLASSES; 9) CITIZENS OF OTHER NATIONALNS, WHO HAVE PROOF IN ENGLISH, OF CURRENT MEMBERSHIP IN GOOD STANDING OF THEIR OWN NATIONAL FEDERATION; 10) USEA BEGINNER NOVICE DIVISION; AND 11) ASSISANT HANDLERS IN DRESSAGE SPORT HORSE BREEDING CLASSES.

USEF Entry Agreement

By entering a Federation licensed Competition and signing this entry blank as the Owner, Lessee, Trainer, Manager, Agent, Coach, Driver, Rider, Handler, Vaulter or Longeur and on behalf of myself and my principals, representatives, employees and agents, I agree that I am subject to the Bylaws and Rules of the United States Equestrian Federation, Inc. (“the Federation”) and the local rules of the competition. I agree to be bound by the Bylaws and Rules of the Federation and of the competition. I will accept as Final the decision of the Hearing Committee on any question arising under the Rules, and agree to release and hold harmless the competition, the Federation, their officials, directors and employees for any action taken under the Rules. I represent that I am eligible to enter and/or participate under the Rules, and every horse I am entering is eligible as entered. I also agree that as a condition of and in consideration of acceptance of entry, the Federation and/or the Competition may use or assign photographs, videos, audios, cablecasts, broadcasts, internet, Film, new media or other likenesses of me and my horse taken during the course of the competition for the promotion, coverage or benefit of the competition, sport, or the Federation. Those likenesses shall not be used to advertise a product and they may not be used in such a way as to jeopardize amateur status. I hereby expressly and irrevocably waive and release any rights in connection with such use, including any claim to compensation, invasion of privacy, right of publicity, or to misappropriation. The construction and application of Federation Rules are governed by the laws of the State of New York, and any action instituted against the Federation must be Filed in New York State. See GR 908.4

The horse show management reserves the right to itself, to refuse, limit, accept conditionally, or to cancel any entries; disqualify any riders or exhibitors thereby canceling awarded prizes/ to change any course, to cancel or combine any unfilled classes, or to change rings or officials, to reschedule classes after due notice to exhibitors; to change specifications in jumper classes as competition warrants and 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.

WARNING

UNDER IOWA LAW, A DOMESTICATED ANIMAL PROFESSIO IS NOT LIABLE FOR DAMAGES SUFFERED BY, AN INJURY TO, OR THE DEATH OF A PARTICIPANT RESULTING FROM THE INHERENT RISKS OF DOMESTICATED ANIMAL ACTIVITIES PURSUANT TO IOWA CODE CHAPTER 673. YOU ARE ASSUMING INHERENT RISKS OF PARTICIPATING IN THIS DOMESTICATED ANIMAL ACTIVITY. FAIRGROUNDS ADDRESS: NORTH IOWA EVENT CENTER (NORTH IOWA FAIRGROUNDS), 3700 4TH STREET SW, MASON CITY, IA 50401

Iowa law requires all horses entering the state have current health certificates and coggins.

FOLLOWING CURRENT HORSE HEALTH & DISEASE PREVENTION PROTOCAL, ALL HORSES MUST HAVE A HEALTH CERTIFICATE ISSUED WITHIN 10 DAYS OF ARRIVAL!!

LIABILITY/LOSS/INJURY Neither the sponsor beneficiary, show grounds, show committee or show management or their respective officers will be liable for 1) injuries sustained in any way to exhibitors, spectators, sub contractors or employees; 2) any article of any kind or nature that may be lost, destroyed, stolen or injured in any manner – although every precaution will be undertaken to protect the property of the exhibitors; 3) Any loss or damage that may occur to any horse on the grounds. Every horse entered for competition will be under the control of the horse show management. By participating in the show in any way, to include spectator, exhibitor, rider, trainer, agent, or employee or agent of any of the above agree to hold Mid States Horse Shows, LLC, the North Iowa Fairgrounds and their officials, the beneficiary, the USEF Federation and their officials, directors, employees and agents harmless for any injury or loss suffered during or in connection with the show whether or not such injury or loss resulted directly or indirectly from the negligent acts or omissions of said officials, directors, employees or agents of the show, the beneficiary, or the USEF Federation. It shall be a condition of entry that each exhibitor shall hold this horse show blameless for any loss or accident to his horse(s), employee(s) or equipment which may occur from sickness, fire or otherwise.

DOG OWNERS USEF GR1301. 6. DOGS ARE NOT PERMITTED TO BE LOOSE ON THE COMPETITION GROUNDS AND MUST BE ON A LEASH OR OTHERWISE CONTAINED. INDIVIDUALS MUST NOT LEAD DOGS ON A LEASH WHLE MOUNTED. DOG OWNERS ARE SOLEY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, CLAIMS, LOSSES, OR ACTIONS RESULTING FROM THEIR DOGS’ BEHAVIOR. DOG OWNERS FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THIS RULE MAY BE SUBJECT TO PETY UNDER CHAPTERS 6 & 7, AS WELL AS ISSUANCE OF WARNING CARDS.

In the event of an acute and serious injury to or illness of a horse on competition grounds when the owner or trainer of the horse or agent of the owner is not present, after reasonable effort to contact that individual has been made, competition management, in consultation with a licensed equine veterinarian, may authorize the provision of emergency veterinary treatment of the horse. If competition management so authorizes treatment under the provisions of this rule, competition management and veterinarian are not liable for any resulting costs, damages, losses, claims or actions arising directly or indirectly from the treatment of the horse. PARKING NO PARKING IN FIRE LANES Show management reserves the right to ask anyone to move their cars, trucks, trailers and vans at any time. GOLF CARTS Golf carts will be available. A lease agreement must be signed. Please call ahead to reserve one. The supply is limited. Please reserve one early. CONCESSIONS Available on grounds. REFUNDS Prior to arrival on the show grounds, entry fees minus $40 office fee shall be refunded if horse/rider is unable to participate. Stall fees shall not be refunded after closing date. After arrival, a Show Scratch refund for a horse’s entries, less the $40 fee may be granted with a signed vet certificate indicating the inability, and reason(s) thereof, for the horse not being able to compete. Entry refunds resulting from the cancellation/rescheduling of classes due to extreme weather or an act of God, may be given only at the sole discretion of show management LUNGEING Lungeing is permitted in designated areas. No lungeing on the grass anywhere on the horse show grounds or schooling rings. No lungeing in any areas DURING or AFTER tractor ring work, unless in specified and/or designated area.

RESPONSIBILITY: All owners and exhibitors shall be held responsible for any damage incurred by them, their agents, employees and animals to stalls, buildings and any other properties on the show grounds and will be billed accordingly.

RING/EXHIBITOR CONDUCT

If the courtesy circle is restricted, it shall be announced, and also be indicated on the course diagram. A corresponding barrier will be erected in the arena. If said restrictions are not observed, the rider shall be disqualified. Jumping orders will be posted at the in-gate. Jumping orders will be pre-posted and rolled. Post entries will be added to the top of the jump order. Please advise the paddock master of any conflicts.

MEDICAL WASTE Due to Federal Regulations, all medical waste must be separated. Receptacles are provided for disposal of hypodermic needles in aisle of barns. Failure to use them will result in a $100 Final. Please do not mix with manure waste or trash cans.

ATTENTION TRAINERS ALL TRAINERS ARE REQUIRED TO LEAVE AN OPEN CHECK IN THE HORSE SHOW OFFICE AT CHECK IN.

MEMBERSHIP, MEASUREMENT & AMATEUR CARDS All participants (riders, drivers, handlers, owners, trainers, coaches, agents or lessees) must present to the competition secretary a current USEF/USHJA membership card or copy thereof, or he/she will be assessed a $30 (or $60 if both USEF and USHJA) non refundable, show pass fee (non member fee). All junior and pony hunters must possess and present to the horse show office, a current USEF measurement card. All Amateur-owners and adult Amateurs must present their Amateur cards at the time of number pick up. To speed processing, please enclose photocopies of these cards with entries

ADDS/SCRATCHES DURING SHOW

DECLARE ALL CLASSES BY 5:00 P.M. THE DAY BEFORE CLASSES ARE HELD. A TRANSACTION FEE OF $10.00 PER ADD/SCRATCH SHEET WILL BE CHARGED IF CHANGES ARE MADE ON THE SAME DAY AS THE CLASSES ARE HELD. ANY ENTRY RIDING IN A CLASS IN WHICH THEY HAVE NOT BEEN ENTERED WILL BE CHARGED A $25.00 RODE WITHOUT ENTERING CHARGE.

ENTRIES CLOSE MAY 15, 2014 (SPRING, SUMMER & SUMMERFEST SHOWS)

AUGUST 26, 2014 (FALL Show) ENTRIES POSTMARKED AFTER CLOSING DATES WILL BE CHARGED LATE FEES Entries must be properly made on the financial entry form with all blanks Filled in where applicable. The following must accompany entry form. 1. Stabling fees – non refundable after entries close. ($175.00) ($190.00 if fees are received after closing date)

2. Office Charge (40.00) 3. Check made payable to: MID STATES HORSE SHOWS, LLC

PLEASE NOTE: OPEN CHECKS WILL BE WRITTEN FOR THE STALL FEE, PLUS OFFICE CHARGE.

MAIL ENTRIES TO: BARB AHRENS 8680 REBECCA PARK TRAIL ROCKFORD, MN 55373 PH: 763-477-6023 FAX # 763-477-4053 TRAINER SPLITS Mid States Horse Shows offers a service to trainers that allows the trainer to purchase shavings, feed, tack stalls, paddocks, golf carts etc. directly from the Horse Show and then split the total amount for some or all of these items and have it charged directly to their client’s horse show bill. Only dollar amounts will be split (not quantities) Trainer splits will be accepted until noon on Friday (no exceptions) of each show week. .

FEE SCHEDULE Class Fee Per individual class/section Office/Facility Fee (Per Horse) $ 40.00 Late Fee (Per Horse) $ 50.00 USEF Fee (Per Horse) Drug & Medications $8, USEF $8 $ 16.00 USHJA Fee: (Per Horse) $ 2.00 USEF Show Pass Fee (Non Member) Per Person $ 30.00 USHJA Show Pass Fee (Non Member Per Person $ 30.00 Horse/Tack Stall – Full Show $ 175.00 After Closing Date Horse/Tack Stall – Full Show $ 190.00

Daily $ 100.00 Non Showing Stabled Horse $ 80.00 Non Showing Horse, grounds/schooling fee, (if permitted by special arrangement) $ 50.00 per day Jumper Nomination Fee (If Applicable) $ 130.00 Camper Fee: $ 175.00 per week

In order to insure your entry blanks are received before secretary leaves for Iowa DO NOT mail entry blanks later than May 21 for Spring, Summerfest, Summer Shows and September 2 for Fall Show.. To avoid late fees, entries must be mailed by closing dates.

Entries postmarked AFTER CLOSING DATE for each show will be CONSIDERED LATE ENTRIES and a one time LATE FEE of $50.00 PER HORSE WILL BE CHARGED. Post entries close at the start of the preceding class. “Shippers will be charged a stall, Non Showing and office/facility fee. THE OFFICE WILL ACCEPT NO ENTRIES ON SUNDAY AFTER 9:00 A.M. Same horse ineligible to enter both split portions of a section. Show office hours on Tuesday will be 10:00 – 7:00 p.m. On Wednesday through Sunday, office hours are 7:00 a.m. until show closes, unless otherwise notified. FEED & BEDDING: Feed and bedding is available through the horse show office. For deliveries prior to arrival, please call the horse show office at 641 424 3547. Exhibitors who bring their own shavings will be charged a $25.00 per horse disposal fee. PROFESSIONALS --Please read this and inform your customers that exhibitors numbers will not be issued by the secretary until entry forms are correctly and completely Filled out and arrangements for payment are completed. PARENTS – If not accompanying minor, please send permission for medical treatment (responsibility for care) with trainer or responsible adult.

HORSE REGISTRATION NUMBERS See USEF Rules GR 1101,1102. All horses competing in Federation non breed restricted licensed competitions with hunter, hunter breeding, jumper and hunter seat equitation classes must be properly identified and must obtain a Registration Number from the USHJA. Applications for Registration Numbers can be completed online at www.ushja.org or www.usef.org using the Horse Registration application form HORSES MUST STILL BE RECORDED WITH THE USEF (EITHER LIFETIME OR ANNUAL) TO RECEIVE NATIONAL OR ZONE POINTS. See USEF Rules EQ 100.2, HU 101.1, And JP 100.2.

SCHOOLING

When mounted, all riders must wear protective headgear which meets or exceeds ASTM standards for equestrian use and carries the SEI tag. ALL HORSES MUST LEAVE ANY AREA upon entrance of tractor for ring preparation, and NO additional schooling in rings after tractor work preparation for show day, or lungeing anywhere other than designated areas, after tractor work. Schooling Hours: Tuesday: 10:30 A.M - 7:00 P.M. Wednesday - Saturday (If) designated open for schooling. (Arenas will close 45 minutes prior to show time) Sunday: THERE WILL BE NO SCHOOLING IN ANY ARENAS. Some arenas will be open for schooling during posted hours beginning at 10:30 AM on Tuesday preceding the show.

Schooling in Grand Prix Ring and Main Hunter Ring may be limited, especially in cases of wet weather conditions.

STABLING Stalls are temporary inside permanent barns. All stalls have fronts. First bedding is not included in the stabling fee. No refunds unless stalls are canceled by closing date of each horse show. Barns will be open on Monday preceding the show at noon. Barns will close on Monday after the show at 10:00 AM No horse or pony may be stabled overnight in a trailer or van on the show grounds. Be sure to add stabling information to entry form. Every horse will be charged a stall fee, unless specifically arranged with management. Stabling needs????? Call Barb Ahrens -- (612) 749 5585 or Patrice Urban – (402) 689 0669.

GOLF CARTS AND MOTORIZED VEHICLES

USEF Rule GR1301.7. 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 competition grounds of licensed competitions. Minors who have a valid temporary license may operate the above described vehicles as long as they are accompanied by an adult with a valid driver’s license. The parent(s), legal guardian(s), or individual who signs the entry blank as a parent or guardian of a minor operating a motorized vehicle in violation of this rule are solely responsible for any damages, claims, losses or actions resulting from that operation. 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) or guardian(s), and/or trainer(s) from the competition grounds for the remainder of the competition and charges being Filed against any of these individuals in accordance with Chapter 6. Wheelchairs and other mobility assistance equipment for people with disabilities are exempt from this rule.

ATTENTION--------ATTIRE AND EQUIPMENT

It is compulsory for all persons at Federation Licensed Hunter, Jumper or Hunter/Jumper competitions, when mounted anywhere on the competition grounds to wear properly fastened protective headgear which meets or exceeds ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials)/SEI (Safety Equipment Institute standards for equestrian use and carries the SEI tag. It must be properly Fitted with harness secured. It is the responsibility of the rider or the parent or guardian of the Junior exhibitor to see to it that the headgear worn complies with appropriate safety standards for protective headgear intended for equestrian use, and is properly Fitted and in good condition. See USEF GR 801.

ARENA DIMENSIONS, WIDTH x LENGTH AND FOOTING

Main Hunter Ring # 1 135' x 275' All Weather Footing Ring # 2 125' x 225' All Weather Footing

Ring # 3 125’ x 225’ Mix of Sand and Clay Jumper Ring 210' x 330' All Weather Footing Hunter Warm Up Ring 140' x 350' All Weather Footing Jumper Warm Up Ring 140' x 140' All Weather Footing

TROPHIES - PRIZE MONEY - RIBBONS

Eight ribbons will be offered in every class, unless specified. Championships and reserve will be awarded according to GR 808.6 for hunter, The points method, JP 110.2 is used for jumper and equitation divisions. Bonus point classes may be used to break Championship ties. JUMPER TIES FOR OTHER THAN FIRST PLACE WILL HAVE TIME BE THE DECIDING FACTOR. Amount of prize money awarded in the class is stated right after the class number in specifications of the section. See schedule below. Premium checks may be picked up at the secretary’s office when you are ready to leave and when your bill has been paid in full. However, management reserves the right to mail checks after the conclusion of the horse show. Premiums can be subtracted from payment due.

PRIZE MONEY DISTRIBUTION PREMIUM 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th $ 0.00 R R R R R R R R $ 50.00 $20 $15 $10 $5 R R R R $ 75.00 $30 $20 $15 $10 R R R R $ 80.00 $30 $25 $15 $10 R R R R $ 100.00 $35 $25 $20 $20 R R R R $ 125.00 $45 $35 $25 $20 R R R R $ 150.00 $50 $40 $30 $20 $10 R R R $ 175.00 $60 $40 $30 $25 $20 R R R $ 200.00 $65 $50 $35 $30 $20 R R R $ 250.00 $75 $55 $40 $35 $25 $20 R R $ 300.00 $80 $65 $55 $50 $50 R R R $ 400.00 $110 $90 $75 $65 $60 R R R $ 500.00 (Jumpers) $150 $110 $80 $60 $50 $50 R R $ 500.00 (Hunters) $150 $110 $75 $65 $50 $30 $20 R $1000.00 (Jumpers) $300 $220 $160 $120 $100 $100 R R $1000.00 (Hunters) $300 $220 $150 $90 $80 $80 $80 R $1500.00 $360 $300 $240 $210 $150 $120 $120 R $2000.00 $550 $400 $280 $225 $190 $180 $175 R $2500.00 $750 $550 $375 $250 $175 $150 $125 $125 $5000.00 $1500 $1100 $750 $500 $350 $300 $250 $250 Any placings after 8th place, if listed in class specifications shall receive a ribbon.

EQUITATION DIVISION USEF CHAPTER EQ OPEN JUNIOR EQUITATION Class Entry Fee: $35.00 Open to junior riders who have not reached their 18th birthday. For 11/Under – fences not to exceed 2’6”, no combinations and tests 1-8 may be used; for 12-14 years – fences not to exceed 3’ and tests 1-8 may be used; for 15-17 years – fences not to exceed 3’6” and tests 1-19 may be used. Class 1,2 Equitation 11 & Under Over/Fences Class 3 Equitation 11 & Under Flat Class 4,5 Equitation 12-14 Over/Fences Class 6 Equitation 12-14 Flat Class 7,8 Equitation 15-17 Over/Fences Class 9 Equitation 15-17 Flat ADULT AMATEUR EQUITATION Class Entry Fee: $35.00 Open to Adult Riders. Amateur certification required. Fences 3’. Tests 1-19 may be required. Class 10,11 Adult Amateur Equitation Over/Fences Class 12 Adult Amateur Equitation Flat NOVICE EQUITATION Class Entry Fee: $35.00 Classes limited to riders who have not won three (3) blue ribbons in equitation classes held at a USEF recognized show. Tests 1-7 may be required. Not to exceed 2’3” in height. Class 13,14,15 Novice Equitation Over/Fences Class 16 Novice Equitation Flat LIMIT EQUITATION Class Entry Fee: $35.00 Classes limited to riders who have not won six (6) blue ribbons in equitation classes held at a USEF recognized show. Tests 1-7 may be required. Not to exceed 2’6” in height. Class 17,18,19,20 Limit Equitation Over/Fences Class 21 Limit Equitation Flat SHORT STIRRUP EQUITATION Class Entry Fee: $35.00 Open to junior riders who have not reached their 12th birthday and have not won six First place ribbons over fences 2’6” or higher. A rider who is eligible as of December 1, shall retain his/her eligibility throughout the year regardless of ribbons won. No rider may cross enter, at the same show, between the Short Stirrup hunter/equitation and the Long Stirrup hunter/equitation sections or between short stirrup hunter/equitation and any class requiring the entry to jump 3’ or higher. Open to horses and ponies. Manners emphasized and extreme speed penalized. Fences not to exceed 2’3”. Combinations and oxers prohibited. In Flat Classes, no more than 8 entries to canter at one time, and no hand gallop. Class 22,23,24 Equitation Short Stirrup Over/Fences Class 25 Equitation Short Stirrup Flat

LONG STIRRUP EQUITATION Class Entry Fee: $35.00 Open to horses or ponies. Open to junior and amateur riders who have not won three (3) First place ribbons at any USEF/CEF recognized show over fences which exceed 2’9” in height in the past three years, including equitation. No rider may cross enter, at the same show, between this division and short stirrup hunter/equitation or any class where the height of the fences exceeds 2’9”. A rider who is eligible as of December 1, shall retain his/her eligibility throughout the year regardless of ribbons won. Fences not to exceed 2’6”. Combinations prohibited. Class 26,27,28,29 Equitation Long Stirrup 17 & Under Over/Fences Class 30 Equitation Long Stirrup 17 & Under Flat Class 31,32,33,34 Equitation Long Stirrup 18 & Over Over/Fences Class 35 Equitation Long Stirrup 18 & Over Flat PONY EQUITATION Class Entry Fee: $35.00 Open to junior riders on ponies. Fences 2’3” for Small Ponies, 2’6” for Medium Ponies and 3’ for Large Ponies. Class 36,37 Pony Equitation Over/Fences Class 38 Pony Equitation Flat Class 39 INHJA Mini Medal Entry Fee: $40.00 Open to all junior and amateur riders. No cross entry into the INHJA Medal and this class at the same show. Application for INHJA membership may be made at any approved show. Riders will First be required to show over a course of not less than eight (8) obstacles of which six (6) must be set at the maximum 2’9” height. The course must include one change of direction. The judge shall select a minimum of eight (8) riders, if available, from the over fences section to show back in the flat section. In the flat section, riders shall be shown as a group at the walk, trot and canter both directions of the ring. No martingales allowed in flat section. If necessary, the judge at his discretion may ask for tests 1-13 of the top four riders. Only one rider per horse. All eligible riders may enter this class at each INHJA approved show regardless of previous wins. Bonus points shall be awarded for this class to six placings.

Class 40 INHJA Medal Class Entry Fee: $40.00 Open to all junior and amateur riders. Riders will First be required to show over a course of not less than 8 obstacles of which 6 must be set at the maximum height of 3’3”. The course must include one change of direction (change of lead) and one combination, including an oxer. The judge shall select a minimum of eight (8) riders, if available, from the over fences section to show back in the flat section. No martingales allowed in the flat phase. In the flat section, riders shall be shown as a group at the walk, trot and canter both directions of the ring. If necessary, the judge, at his discretion, may ask for tests 1-19 of the top (4) riders. Only one rider per horse. All eligible riders may enter this class at each INHJA approved show regardless of member’s previous wins. Bonus points shall be awarded for this class. Gold, silver and bronze medals and three ribbons. Class 41 MHJA HUNT SEAT MEDAL CLASS Entry Fee: $40.00 Open to junior and amateur riders of the MHJA. Application for membership must be made directly to the MHJA. To be shown over a course of not less than 8 obstacles not exceeding 3' in height which must include one combination, one change of direction, and one long approach to a fence. Two or more tests of the top four riders are required, USEF Tests 1-14. Only one rider per horse. Amateur riders in this class may cross enter into classes where fences are 3'6" or higher. Junior riders in this class may not cross enter, at the same show, into classes where fences are 3'6" or higher unless they are in their First year of showing over fences 3'6" or higher; except for the Medal Final class, where they may cross enter if otherwise qualified. First through fourth place winners shall be eligible to compete in the MHJA Hunt Seat Medal Final. The Final for this class may be held at a horse show to be announced at the beginning of the year. The winner of the Final will receive a perpetual trophy. Qualifying for the Medal shall start with the First MHJA Medal class held after the Medal Finals of the previous year and end at the last show prior to the Finals of the current year. In the event no Final class is held, the perpetual trophy shall be awarded to the rider who has accumulated the most points in the MHJA Hunt Seat Medal class throughout the year. Class 42 MHJA MINI-MEDAL Entry Fee: $40.00 Open to junior and amateur riders who are current members of the MHJA. Application for membership must be made directly to the MHJA. Cross entry at the same show into any class where the height of fences exceeds 2’9” is prohibited. To be shown over a course of at least 8 fences 2’6” in height. Two tests (1-8) are required in the First round. If there are 8 or more entries at the beginning of the class, two or more tests of the top four riders are required. USEF tests 1-8. Only one rider per horse. A Final for this class may be held at a horse show designated by the MHJA Board of Directors. Riders who win a First, second, third or fourth place in the Mini-Medal will be eligible for the Finals. Exhibitors who qualify in both the Mini-Medal and the MHJA Medal may ride in only one Final.

Class 43 Marshall & Sterling U.S. Pony Medal Class Entry Fee: $40.00 Refer to USEF Rule EQ112.10 for specifications.

Class 44 Pessoa/US Hunter Seat Medal presented by Randolph College Entry Fee: $40.00 Refer to USEF Rule EQ112.9 for specifications.

(5 horses to Fill – 25% must be called back.) Class 45 ASPCA Horsemanship Class Entry Fee: $40.00

Refer to USEF Rule EQ112.12 for specifications. Class 46 Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Entry Fee: $40.00

Refer to USEF Rule EQ 112.13 for specifications. Class 47 Washington International Horse Show Equitation Class Qualifier Entry Fee: $40.00 See USEF Rule EQ 112.14 for specifications. Two Phase event.

OPPORTUNITY CLASSES

Entrants in Opportunity classes only, are not required to have USEF/USHJA membership, pay non-member fees or other Federation fees, and their mounts are not required to be registered/recorded with USHJA or USEF respectively, but are required to pay all other fees. If riders or horses enter ANY classes at the show, OTHER than Opportunity classes, they ARE required to have all necessary memberships and requirements, and pay all required Federation fees. Riders in Opportunity classes may not show in any USEF rated classes. Riders may cross enter into unrated classes for which eligible, if the height of fences does not exceed 2’6”, but horses and riders must then have USEF/USHJA memberships or pay the non-membership fees, and they must pay the drug, zone, and any other, required USHJA/USEF fees.

• If the rider has EVER shown in any USEF rated Hunter, Jumper or Hunt Seat Equitation class (Zone pointed or regular) they are ineligible to show in Opportunity classes. For questions, please check with the show secretary.

• Only the top ten INHJA approved shows for riders in each section, count toward INHJA year-end awards. • Entries must show in at least three MHJA approved shows to be eligible for a MHJA year-end award. • For the Opportunity classes, attire may consist of proper hunter/jumper show attire or the following: breeches

with paddock boots and half chaps; jodhpurs with paddock boots; or breeches and boots. Jumpers may wear a polo shirt or other shirt with sleeves and a collar. Hunter/Equitation riders may wear a shirt with tie or a show shirt with a choker. Depending on the weather, they may wear a close fitting sweater, jacket or vest. All riders must wear SEI/ASTM approved head gear.

• Eligibility for year-end awards from the INHJA, requires an INHJA membership of “Reach Out” level or above. Points will count from shows approved for such, by the INHJA.

• To be eligible for year-end award from the MHJA, you will need to join the MHJA as a competition member to be eligible for points judged on the rider (equitation classes). For points to count in the hunter and jumper classes, the OWNER of the horse must be a Competition member of the MHJA.

OPPORTUNITY SHORTEST STIRRUP EQUITATION/HUNTER SECTION Class Entry Fee: $15.00 Sponsored by St. Croix Saddlery Open to junior riders who have not reached their 11th birthday. Riders in this division may not cross enter into any other division or class at the same horse show, except classes on the flat and under saddle classes for which they are otherwise eligible.. Equitation Classes may consist of unmounted showmanship, walk-trot, walk-trot-canter and crossrails. Crossrail courses shall be twice around the ring on the rail, with no diagonal lines. Trotting not to be penalized in crossrail class. In flat/under saddle classes, no more than 6 entries to canter at one time. Manners emphasized and extreme speed to be penalized. All shortest stirrup classes , both Equitation and Hunter, shall be counted equally for one year end award. To be eligible for the MHJA year end award in this division, the rider must be an active member of the MHJA. Class 48 Opportunity Shortest Stirrup Showmanship Class Class 49 Opportunity Shortest Stirrup EQ Walk/Trot Class Class 50 Opportunity Shortest Stirrup EQ Walk/Trot/Canter Class Class 51 Opportunity Shortest Stirrup EQ Ground Poles Class 52 Opportunity Shortest Stirrup Hunter Cross Rails Class 53 Opportunity Shortest Stirrup Hunter Cross Rails BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE OPPORTUNITY SECTION Class Entry Fee: $20.00 Class 54 Opportunity Beginner EQ Over/Ground Poles Class 55 Opportunity Beginner EQ Cross Rails Class 56 Opportunity Beginner Hunter Cross Rails Class 57 Opportunity Beginner EQ Walk/Trot Class 58 Opportunity Beginner EQ Walk/Trot/Canter Class 59,60 Opportunity Intermediate Equitation Over/Fences 18”-24” Class Entry Fee: $20.00 Class 61 Opportunity Intermediate Hunter - Over/Fences 18”-24” Class 62 Opportunity Intermediate Hunter Under/Saddle Class 63 Opportunity Intermediate Equitation Flat Class 64 0.65m OR 0.70m Opportunity Jumper Table IV, 2 (b) Class Entry Fee: $20.00 Class 65 0.65m OR 0.70m Opportunity Jumper Table IV, 1 Class 66 0.65m OR 0.70m Opportunity Jumper Table IV, 2 (b) Class 67 0.70m OR 0.75m Opportunity Jumper Table IV, 1

HUNTER DIVISION - USEF CHAPTER HU

HUNTER CLASSES JUDGED ON PERFORMANCE AND SOUNDNESS UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED. WARM UP HUNTER Class Entry Fee: $ 35.00 Open to any horse or pony. (Please note – Not all Warm Up Classes at Every Show – Check Schedules) Class 68 Warm Up A Class 69 Warm Up B Class 70 Warm Up C Class 71 Children’s Pony Hunter Warm Up Class 72 Green Pony Warm Up Class 73 Warm Up D Class 74 Warm Up E Class 75 Warm Up F Class 76 Warm Up G Class 77 Warm Up H Class 78 Warm Up I Class 79 Warm Up J Class 80 Warm Up K Class 81 Pony Warm Up Class 82 Warm Up L Class 83 Warm Up M RUSTY STIRRUP HUNTER Sponsored By St. Croix Saddlery Class Entry Fee: $ 35.00 Section Entry Fee: $ 125.00 Open to amateur riders who have reached their 30th birthday. Amateur certification required. No rider may cross enter, at the same show, between this division and any class where the height of the fence exceeds 2’6”. Fences not to exceed 2’3”.Combinations and oxers prohibited. No hand gallop in under saddle classes. Open to horses or ponies, manners emphasized, extreme speed penalized. No jog. Class 85,86,87 Rusty Stirrup Hunter Over/Fences Class 88 Rusty Stirrup Hunter Under/Saddle SHORT STIRRUP HUNTER Class Entry Fee: $ 35.00 Section Entry Fee: $ 125.00 Open to junior riders who have not reached their 12th birthday and have not won six First place ribbons over fences 2’6” or higher. A rider who is eligible as of December 1, shall retain his/her eligibility throughout the year regardless of ribbons won. No rider may cross enter, at the same show, between this division and the Long Stirrup hunter/equitation sections or any class requiring the entry to jump 3’ or higher. Open to horses and ponies. Fences not to exceed 2’3”. Manners emphasized and extreme speed penalized. Combinations and oxers prohibited. In Under Saddle Classes, no more than 8 entries to canter at one time, and no hand gallop. Class 89,90,91 Short Stirrup Hunter Over/Fences Class 92 Short Stirrup Hunter Under/Saddle LONG STIRRUP HUNTER Class Entry Fee: $ 35.00 Section Entry Fee: $125.00 Open to horses or ponies. Open to junior and amateur riders who have not won three (3) First place ribbons at any USEF/CEF recognized show over fences which exceed 2’9” in height in the past three years, including equitation. No rider may cross enter, at the same show, between this division and short stirrup hunter/equitation, or any class where the height of fences exceed 2’9”. A rider who is eligible as of December 1, shall retain his/her eligibility throughout the year regardless of wins. Fences not to exceed 2’6”. Combinations prohibited. Class 93,94,95 Long Stirrup Hunter 17& Under Over/Fences Class 96 Long Stirrup Hunter 17& Under Under/Saddle Class 97,98,99 Long Stirrup Hunter 18 & Over Over/Fences Class 100 Long Stirrup Hunter 18& Over Under/Saddle

MINI HUNTER Class Entry Fee: $ 35.00 Open to horses and ponies. Fences not to exceed 2’6”. Section Entry Fee: $150.00 Class 100,101,102,103 Mini Hunter Over/Fences Class 104 Mini Hunter Under/Saddle BABY GREEN HUNTER Class Entry Fee: $ 35.00 Section Entry Fee: $150.00 Open to horses in their First two years of showing. To be shown over fences not to exceed 2’6”. No combinations. Class 105,106,107,108 Baby Green Hunter Over/Fences Class 109 Baby Green Hunter Under/Saddle YOUNG HUNTER Class Entry Fee: $ 35.00 Section Entry Fee: $150.00 Open to horses aged either 3 or 4. To be shown over fences not to exceed 2’6”. Courses shall have no combinations. Class 110,111,112,113 Young Hunter Over/Fences Class 114 Young Hunter Under/Saddle CLEAR LAKE HUNTER Class Entry Fee: $ 35.00 Open to horses and ponies. Fences not to exceed 2’6” Section Entry Fee: $125.00 Class 115,116,117 Clear Lake Hunter Over/Fences Class 118 Clear Lake Hunter Under/Saddle MID STATES HUNTER Class Entry Fee: $ 35.00 Open to horses and ponies. No in-and-outs. Fences not to exceed 2’3”. Section Entry Fee: $150.00 Class 120,121,122,123 Mid States Hunter Over/Fences Class 124 Mid States Hunter Under/Saddle MASON CITY 2’6” UNRESTRICTED HUNTER Class Entry Fee: $ 35.00 Open to all horses and ponies otherwise qualified. Fences not to exceed 2’6”. Class 125,126,127,128 Mason City 2’6” Unrestricted Hunter Over/Fences

129,130,131,132 Class 133 Mason City 2’6” Unrestricted Hunter Under/Saddle MASON ‘SMILEY’ 2’9” UNRESTRICTED HUNTER – 2’9” Class Entry Fee: $ 35.00 Open to all horses and ponies otherwise qualified. Fences not to exceed 2’9”. Class 135,136,137,138,139,140 2’9” Mason ‘Smiley’ Unrestricted Hunter Over/Fences 141,142,143,144,145,146 Class 147 2’9” Mason ‘Smiley’ Unrestricted Hunter Under/Saddle THOROUGHBRED HUNTER Class Entry Fee: $ 35.00 Open to Registered Thoroughbred Horses. Fences 2’9” Section Entry Fee: $150.00 Class 150,151,152,153 Thoroughbred Hunter Over/Fences Class 154 Thoroughbred Hunter Under/Saddle NON THOROUGHBRED HUNTER Class Entry Fee: $ 35.00 Open to Non Thoroughbred horses. Fences 2’9”. Section Entry Fee: $150.00 Class 155,156,157,158 Non Thoroughbred Hunter Over/Fences Class 159 Non Thoroughbred Hunter Under/Saddle LIMIT CHILDREN'S HUNTER Class Entry Fee: $ 35.00 Section Entry Fee: $125.00 Open to horses and ponies ridden by juniors who have not won more than six First place ribbons over fences 3’ or higher at any USEF or EC recognized competition. First place ribbons won in USEF pony hunter sections not to count. A rider who is eligible as of December 1 shall retain his/her eligibility throughout the entire show year regardless of ribbons won. To be judged on performance and soundness with emphasis on manners. Not to jog for ribbons. Fences not to exceed 2’9”. Class 160,161,162 Limit Children’s Hunter Over/Fences Class 163 Limit Children’s Hunter Under/Saddle

LIMIT ADULT HUNTER Class Entry Fee: $ 35.00 Section Entry Fee: $125.00 Open to riders no longer eligible to compete as a junior exhibitor. Amateur certification required. Open to riders who have not won six (6) First place ribbons over fences 3’ or higher at any USEF/CEF recognized competition, including equitation, in the last six (6) years. A rider who is eligible as of December 1 shall retain their eligibility for the entire year, regardless of ribbons won. Horse/Rider combinations entered in Limit Adult may not cross enter into Low Amateur Hunter classes, or any class where the height of fences exceeds 3’. Riders may, however, enter into the Low Amateur Hunter on a different mount. To be judged on performance and soundness, with emphasis on manners. Not to jog for ribbons. Height of Fences not to exceed 2’9”. Class 165,166,167 Limit Adult Hunter Over/Fences Class 168 Limit Adult Hunter Under/Saddle MODIFIED CHILDREN’S/ADULT AMATEUR HUNTER Class Entry Fee: $ 35.00 Section Entry Fee: $125.00 Open to Junior and Amateur Riders. Amateur Certification Required. Fences not to exceed 2’6”. Class 170,171,172 Modified Children’s/Adult Amateur Hunter Over/Fences Class 173 Modified Children’s/Adult Amateur Hunter Under/Saddle MASON ‘SMILEY’ LIMIT HUNTER Class Entry Fee: $ 35.00

Section Entry Fee: $ 95.00 Open to horses/ponies & riders who have not won more than six blue ribbons at a USEF rated show. Fences not to exceed 2’9”. Class 175,176 Mason ‘Smiley’ Limit Hunter Over/Fences Class 177 Mason ‘Smiley’ Limit Hunter Under/Saddle LOW AMATEUR HUNTER Class Entry Fee: $ 35.00 Section Entry Fee: $ 95.00 Open to Amateur riders no longer eligible to compete as a junior exhibitor. Amateur certification required. Horse/Rider combinations entered in Low Amateur may not cross enter into Limit Adult, or into classes where the height of the fences exceeds 3’6”. Riders may, if otherwise qualified, enter the Limit Adult on a different mount. Riders may also enter classes where the height of fences exceeds 3’6” on another mount. To be judged on performance and soundness, with emphasis on manners. Height of fences 2’9” – 3’. Entries not to jog for ribbons. If there are 30 or more entries at the start of the division, management must split the division and award two sets of ribbons and two championships. Class 180,181 Low Amateur Hunter Over/Fences Class 182 Low Amateur Hunter Under/Saddle LOW HUNTER Class Entry Fee: $ 35.00 Open to horses and ponies. Fences not to exceed 3’. Not all shows have all Low Hunter Classes. Please check the schedule. Class 183,184,185,186 Low Hunter Over/Fences Class 187 Low Hunter Under/Saddle HIGH/LOW HUNTER Class Entry Fee: $ 35.00 Open to any horse or pony not previously restricted. Fences 3’3” Section Entry Fee: $150.00 Class 188,189,190,191 High/Low Hunter Over/Fences Class 192 High/Low Hunter Under/Saddle MODIFIED JUNIOR/AMATEUR HUNTER Class Entry Fee: $ 35.00 Section Entry Fee: $150.00 Open to Junior and Amateur riders. No cross entry restrictions. Fences 3’3” Amateur riders must have Amateur certification. Class 193,194,195,196 Modified Junior/Amateur Hunter Over/Fences Class 197 Modified Junior/Amateur Hunter Under/Saddle

USEF RATED HUNTER SECTIONS

"C" RATED HUNTER DIVISIONS HUNTER BREEDING Class Entry Fee: $ 30.00 Refer to USEF Chapter HU 186 & 187. Open to only horses of any breed considered suitable to become a hunter. Horses to be moved on the line. Class 200,205 Yearlings Class 201,206 Two Year Olds Class 202,207 Three Year Olds Class 203,208 Best Young Horse. No entry fee. First and second place winners of classes 165,166,167,168 &170,171,172

respectively must show back in these classes or forfeit their winnings. Classes will be pinned to two places. Champion $100.00 Reserve $50.00

PONY HUNTER BREEDING Class Entry Fee: $ 30.00 Refer to USEF Chapter HU 186 &187. Open to only to ponies of any breed considered suitable to become a hunter. Ponies to be moved on the line. Class 209 Pony Hunter Breeding Yearlings Class 210 Pony Hunter Breeding – 2 Yr. Olds Class 211 Pony Hunter Breeding – 3 Yr Olds Class 212 Pony Hunter Breeding – Best Young Pony. No Entry fee. First and second place winners of classes

must show back in this class or forfeit their winnings. Class will be pinned to two places. CHILDREN’S HUNTER PONY Class Entry Fee: $ 35.00 Section Entry Fee: $150.00 Eligibility: To be ridden by exhibitors who have not reached their 18th birthday by December 1 of the current competition year. Cross Entry: Riders may not cross enter into USEF rated classes at the same show where the height of fences exceeds 3’3”. Riders may cross enter into Pony Jumpers regardless of fence heights. Judging: To be judged on performance and soundness, suitability to count. Height of Fences: Small/Medium ponies: 2’0” and Large Pony: 2’6”. Jog: Ponies are not required to jog for soundness. Class 213,214,215,216 Children’s Hunter Pony Over Fences Class 217 Children’s Hunter Pony Under Saddle CHILDREN'S HUNTER HORSE Class Entry Fee: $ 40.00 $500 - 13/UNDER - $500 - 14-17 Section Entry Fee: $160.00 Eligibility: To be ridden by exhibitors who have not reached their 18th birthday by December 1 of the current competition year. Cross Entry: Horse and rider combinations entered in this division may not cross enter into the Junior Hunter division at the same competition unless it is the rider’s First year of showing in the Junior Hunter division. Riders entered in the Children’s Hunter may not cross enter at the same show in classes in which the jumps exceed 3’6”. Judging: To be judged on performance and soundness, suitability to count. Height of Fences: Not to exceed 3’0”; spreads not to exceed the height of the fence. Combining/Dividing Sections: If entries warrant, it is recommended that this division be split by age into two sections: Children’s Hunter Horse 13 & Under, Children’s Hunter Horse 14-17. If there are fewer than three (3) entries in an age group, it is to be combined with the other age group that has the least number of entries. The Children’s Hunter Horse and Adult Amateur sections may be combined if there are fewer than three (3) in any of these sections. The Children’s Hunter Horse and Children’s Hunter Pony sections may not be combined. Jog: Horses and ponies are not required to jog for soundness. Class 218,219,220,221 $100 Children’s Hunter Horse 13 & Under/Over Fences Class 222 $100 Children’s Hunter Horse 13 & Under/Under Saddle Class 223,224,225,226 $100 Children’s Hunter Horse 14-17 Over/Fences Class 227 $100 Children’s Hunter Horse 14-17/ Under/Saddle

ADULT AMATEUR WORKING HUNTER Class Entry Fee: $ 40.00 $500 – 18-35 - $500 36-49 – $500 50& Over Section Entry Fee: $160.00 Eligibility: To be ridden by exhibitors who have reached their 18th birthday by December 1 of the current competition year and who hold a current USEF Amateur certification. Open to horses and ponies Cross Entry: Riders can cross enter between the Amateur-Owner 3’3” and 3’6”, but horses may not cross enter between the Adult Amateur and Amateur Owner Hunter sections at the same competition. Riders in the Adult Amateur section may ride a different horse in the Amateur Owner section, and may ride in any section for which they are eligible at the same show. Judging: To be judged on performance and soundness, suitability to count. Height of Fences: Not to exceed 3’0”; spreads not to exceed the fence height. Combining/Dividing Sections: To be offered in three age groups Adult Amateur 18-35, Adult Amateur 36-49 and Adult Amateur 50 & Over. If there are fewer than three (3) entries in an age group, it is to be combined with the other age group that has the least number of entries. The Adult Amateur and Children’s Hunter sections may be combined if there are fewer than three (3) in any of these sections. The Adult Amateur and Children’s Hunter Pony sections may not be combined. Class 228,229,230,231 $100 Adult Amateur Hunter 18-35 Over/Fences Class 232 $100 Adult Amateur Hunter 18-35 Under/Saddle Class 233,234,235,236 $100 Adult Amateur Hunter 36-49 Over/Fences Class 237 $100 Adult Amateur Hunter 36-49 Under/Saddle Class 238,239,240,241 $100 Adult Amateur Hunter 50 & Over Over/Fences Class 242 $100 Adult Amateur Hunter 50 & Over Under/ Saddle PRE-GREEN WORKING HUNTER Class Entry Fee: $ 40.00 $500 – 3’ $500 – 3’3” Section Entry Fee: $160.00 Refer to USEF Rule HU 106.3 for specifications. Classes may be divided by height section 3’ and 3’3”. You may not show in both height sections at the same competition. Horses may compete in both height sections within the same competition year. Zone awards to be offered at each height. Class 243,244,245,246 $100 3’ Pre Green Hunter Over/Fences Class 247 $100 3’ Pre Green Hunter Under/Saddle Class 248,249,250,251 $100 3’3” Pre-Green Hunter Over/Fences Class 252 $100 3’3” Pre-Green Hunter Under/Saddle SMALL HUNTER Class Entry Fee: $ 35.00 Section Entry Fee: $150.00 Open to horses just over the Large Pony height, above 14.2 hands and not to exceed 15.2 ½” . Fences 3’. Measurement cards must be presented to show office. Rule HU 106 & 170.1 Class 253,254,255,256 Small Hunter Over/Fences Class 257 Small Hunter Under/Saddle

“A” RATED HUNTER SECTION

GREEN PONY HUNTER Section Entry Fee: $160.00 $400 Small/Medium, $400 Large Model Class: $ 10.00 Refer to USEF Chapter HU. Measurement cards must be presented to the office. Class 299 Small/Medium Green Pony Model Class 300,301 $100 Small/Medium Green Pony Hunter/Small/Medium Green Pony Conformation Over/Fences Class 302,303 $100 Small/Medium Green Pony Hunter/Over/Fences Class 304 Small/Medium Green Pony Hunter Under/Saddle Class 305 Large Green Pony Model Class 306,307 $100 Large Green Pony Hunter/Large Green Pony Conformation Hunter Over/Fences Class 308,309 $100 Large Green Pony Hunter/Over/Fences Class 310 Large Green Pony Hunter Under/Saddle SMALL/MEDIUM/LARGE PONY HUNTER Section Entry Fee: $160.00 $500 SMALL, $500 MEDIUM, $500 LARGE Model Class: 10.00 Refer to USEF Chapter HU. Measurement cards must be presented to show office. Class 311 Small Pony Hunter Model Class 312,313 $100 Small Pony Hunter/Small Pony Conformation Hunter Over/Fences Class 314 $100 Small Pony Over/Fences Class 315 $100 Small Pony Handy Hunter Over/Fences Class 316 $100 Small Pony Hunter Under/Saddle Class 317 Medium Pony Hunter Model Class 318,319 $100 Medium Pony Hunter/Medium Pony Conformation Hunter Over/Fences Class 320 $100 Medium Pony Over/Fences Class 321 $100 Medium Pony Handy Hunter Over/Fences Class 322 $100Medium Pony Hunter Under/Saddle Class 323 Large Pony Model Class 324,325 $100 Large Pony Hunter/Large Pony Conformation Hunter Over/Fences Class 326 $100 Large Pony/Hunter Over Fences Class 327 $100 Large Pony Handy Hunter Over/Fences Class 328 $100 Large Pony Hunter Under/Saddle 3’6” SMALL/LARGE JUNIOR WORKING HUNTER Section Entry Fee: $165.00 $625 - SMALL, $625 LARGE Refer to USEF Chapter HU. Measurement card must be presented to show office. Class 329,330,331 $125 Small Junior Hunter Over/ Fences Class 332 $125 Small Junior Handy Hunter Over/Fences Class 333 $125 Small Junior Hunter Under/Saddle Class 334,335,336 $125 Large Junior Hunter Over/Fences Class 337 $125 Large Junior Handy Hunter Over/Fences Class 338 $125 Large Junior Hunter Under/Saddle 3’3” JUNIOR WORKING HUNTER Section Entry Fee: $155.00 $500 Refer to USEF Chapter HU. Measurement card must be presented to show office. Class 339,340,341 $100 3’3” Junior Hunter Over/ Fences Class 342 $100 3’3” Junior Handy Hunter Over/Fences Class 343 $100 3’3” Junior Hunter Under/Saddle

3’6” AMATEUR-OWNER HUNTER Section Entry Fee: $165.00 $625 – 35 & UNDER - $625 – 36 & OVER Refer to USEF Chapter HU. Show USEF amateur certification to office. Horses may not cross enter into the 3’3” Amateur-Owner Hunter Section. Class 344,345,346 $125 3’6” Amateur-Owner Hunter 35/Under Over/Fences Class 347 $125 3’6” Amateur-Owner Handy Hunter 35 & Under Class 348 $125 3’6” Amateur-Owner Hunter 35 & Under Under/Saddle Class 349,350,351 $125 3’6” Amateur-Owner Hunter 36 & Over Over/Fences Class 352 $125 3’6” Amateur-Owner Handy Hunter 36 & Over Class 353 $125 3’6” Amateur-Owner Hunter 36& Over Under/Saddle 3’3” AMATEUR-OWNER HUNTER Section Entry Fee: $155.00 $500 – 35 & Under - $500 – 36 & Over Refer to USEF Chapter HU. Show USEF Amateur certification to office. Horses may not cross enter into the 3’6” Amateur-Owner Hunter Section. Class 354,355,356 $100 3’3” Amateur-Owner Hunter 35& Under Over/Fences Class 357 $100 3’3” Amateur-Owner Handy Hunter 35 & Under Over/Fences Class 358 $100 3’3” Amateur-Owner Hunter 35 & Under Under/Saddle Class 359,360,361 $100 3’3” Amateur-Owner Hunter 36 & Over Over/Fences Class 362 $100 3’3” Amateur-Owner Handy Hunter 36 & Over Over/Fences Class 363 $100 3’3” Amateur-Owner Hunter 36 & Over Under/Saddle 1ST/2ND YEAR GREEN HUNTER Section Entry Fee: $165.00 $800 Refer to USEF Chapter HU. Horses may cross enter between green working and green conformation sections. To be split, there shall be 20 combined 1st and 2nd year entries (min. 6 in each section). If split, prize money will be awarded to each section. PLEASE DENOTE WHICH YEAR GREEN ON ENTRY BLANK. Class 364,365,366 $175 Green Working Hunter Over/Fences Class 367 $175 Green Working Handy Hunter Over/Fences Class 368 $100 Green Working Hunter Under/Saddle HIGH PERFORMANCE HUNTER – 4’ Section Entry Fee : $200.00 $1000 Class Entry Fee: 298 $ 75.00 Refer to USEF Chapter HU. Class Entry Fee: 299 $ 80.00 Open to horses of any age and is not restricted by previous showing. Class Entry Fee: 300 $ 45.00 Class 369 $400 High Performance Hunter Over/Fences Class 370 $500 High Performance Handy Hunter Over/Fences (bonus points) Class 371 $100 High Performance Hunter Under/Saddle PERFORMANCE HUNTER – 3’6” Section Entry Fee: $160.00 $500 Class Entry Fee: $ 45.00 Refer to USEF Chapter HU. Open to horses of any age and is not restricted by previous showing. Class 374,375,376 $100 3’6” Performance Hunter Over/Fences Class 377 $100 3’6” Performance Handy Hunter Over/Fences Class 378 $100 3’6” Performance Hunter Under/Saddle PERFORMANCE HUNTER – 3’3” Section Entry Fee: $150.00 $400 Class Entry Fee: $ 40.00 Refer to USEF Chapter HU. Open to horses of any age and is not restricted by previous showing. Class 379,380,381 $80 3’3” Performance Hunter Over/ Fences Class 382 $80 3’3” Performance Handy Hunter Over/Fences Class 383 $80 3’3”Performance Hunter Under/Saddle

HUNTER CLASSICS

CLASS 385 $1000 Junior/Amateur-Owner Hunter Classic Entry Fee: $100.00 Refer to USEF Rule HU 145. To be eligible, horses must have entered, shown and completed the course in at least TWO classes in the Junior or Amateur Hunter section. Riding attire as listed in HU 146.12 will be required. Open numerical judging system will be used. USEF bonus points for the junior/amateur-owner hunter classic will be awarded according to USEF Rule HU 145. CLASS 386 $500 Pony Hunter Classic Entry Fee: $50.00 Refer to USEF HU 145. To be eligible, the pony must have entered, shown and completed the course in at least TWO classes in the Pony Hunter Section. Open numerical judging system will be used. USEF bonus points for the Pony Hunter classic will be awarded according to USEF Rule HU 145. CLASS 387 $250 Mid States Hunter Classic Entry Fee: $40.00 Open to junior/amateur/ rider/horse combinations who have shown in at least TWO classes in ring 2 at this show. Fence heights not to exceed 2’6”. No combinations. Open numerical judging system will be used. Trophy and ribbons 1-8 CLASS 388 $300 Mason ‘Smiley’ Hunter Classic Entry Fee: $45.00 Open to junior/amateur/ rider/horse combinations who have shown in at least TWO classes in ring 2 at this show. Fence heights not to exceed 2’9”. No combinations. Open numerical judging system will be used. Trophy and ribbons 1-8 CLASS 389 $500 Adult Amateur Hunter Classic Entry Fee: $50.00 To be judged on performance and soundness, suitability and manners to count. Horses must have competed the course in at least TWO classes in the same section in accordance with USEF Rule HU145. The twelve horses with the highest scores from the First round will return to jump a second round over a different course. Each of the two rounds will count Fifty percent (50%). The scores of the twelve horses in the second round will be added to the First round scores and placed in order of their total score for the two rounds. Proper attire required. Three riders must complete the course in order for points to count. If less than 6 riders in each division, the class will be combined with the Children’s Classic. To be shown over a course of 8-10 jumps not to exceed 3’, with spreads to 3’. CLASS 390 $500 Children’s Hunter Classic Entry Fee: $50.00 To be judged on performance and soundness, suitability and manners to count. Horses must have completed the course in at least TWO classes in the same section in accordance with USEF Rule HU145. The twelve horses with the highest scores from the First round will return to jump a second round over a different course. Each of the two rounds will count Fifty percent (50%). The scores of the twelve horses in the second round will be added to the First round scores and placed in order of their total score for the two rounds. Proper attire required. Three riders must complete the course in order for points to count. If less than 6 riders in each division, the class will be combined with the Adult Amateur Classic. To be shown over a course of 8-10 jumps not to exceed 3’ in height with spreads to 3’. CLASS 392 $5000 UEE Poise & Brilliance Hunter Classic (Week 3, {Summer} Only) Entry Fee: $270.00 CLASS 393 $2000 UEE Poise & Brilliance Hunter Classic (Fall Only) Entry Fee: $125.00 Open to all horses and ponies otherwise qualified. Two rounds for all horses over two different courses with a choice of 2’6”, 2’9”, 3’, 3’3”, 3’6”, 3’9” for both rounds, using the open numerical judging system. First round emphasizes Poise, style, quality and soundness. At the end of the First round, if the 2nd round is commenced immediately, 8 points will be added on top of the First round’s open numerical, base score for demonstrating additional Poise A rider may opt to come back at the end of their height group for their second round, but then would not receive those 8 points. The 2’6” horses will have four, 2’8” options; 2’9” horses will have four, 3’1” options; 3’ horses will have four 3’2” options; 3’3” horses, will have four 3’5” options; 3’6 horses, will have four 3’8” options: 3’9” horses will have four 3’11” options. Each higher option jumped in the First round results in an additional 1 point added to the open numerical base score. Second Round, also with open numerical system, emphasizes Brilliance, expression, cleverness and soundness. Each higher option jumped in this round results in 2 points added to the open numerical base score. In additional, 0-8 more points may, at the judges discretion, be rewarded for Brilliance, and then also added on top of the second round base score. Highest COMBINED total scores from both of the two rounds places First, and so forth, and will be pinned and announced. Horses not to jog, with soundness considered in the performance of each round and reflected in the judges’ scores accordingly. Formal Attire. *These classes do not count for National or Zone HOTY points.

MID STATES HORSE SHOWS PRESENTS: THE USHJA NATIONAL HUNTER DERBY

CLASS 394 $2500 USHJA National Hunter Derby (Week 1, {Spring} Only) Entry Fee: $175.00 Prize Money: 1st $750 – 2nd $550 – 3rd $375 – 4th $250 – 5th $175 – 6th $150 – 7th $125 – 8th $125 CLASS 395 $5000 USHJA National Hunter Derby (Week 2, {Summerfest} Only) Entry Fee: $295.00 Prize Money: 1st $1500 - 2nd $1100 – 3rd $750 – 4th $500 – 5th $350 – 6th $300 – 7th $250 – 8th $250 The USHJA National Hunter Derby is open to all horses and ponies; however distances will not be adjusted for ponies. For complete specifications see USEF Rule Book HU189 and the USHJA Programs Department. (Available on the USHJA website.) Class to consist of a two round format, scored by two judges who sit together. The numerical scores from each round will be added together to get the overall point total for each horse. Round One will be a Hunter Classic Course – to consist of a minimum of ten obstacles, fence heights 3’ with four option fences set at 3’5”. The Second round is the Handy Hunter Round – a minimum of eight obstacles, fence height 3’ with four option fences set at 3’5”. A minimum of twelve entries, including horses tied for twelfth place, must return for round two, if available. Final placings will be decided by adding together the scores from the two rounds. All riders from the top eight placing horses (or their designated representative) must ride for ribbons in order to receive prize money. Riders, owners and trainers must be current, active members of the USEF and USHJA before the start of the class. HORSES MUST BE RECORDED WITH THE FEDERATION AND REGISTERED WITH THE USHJA PRIOR TO THE START OF THE CLASS. Zone bonus points will be awarded to each horse’s respective hunter section as declared at the time of entry. Points accrued by horses shown by professionals may be awarded to the declared Pre-Green section or Performance Hunter 3’3”. Points accrued by horses shown by Juniors or Amateurs will be awarded to the applicable Children’s, Pony, Adult Amateur or Amateur-Owner 3’3” section. National bonus points will not be awarded. Horses/ponies are not required to jog for soundness. Any unsoundness during the competition will be reflected in the judges’ scores. Formal attire is required per HU 127, in additional hunt colors coat or financial sponsor or team coat is permitted. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS OF THIS CLASS In order for National Hunter Derby points to be awarded, a USHJA Exhibitor Declaration form must be completed and submitted to the Horse Show Office at least one hour prior to the start of the class. If the Declaration Form is not received, riders/horses will receive no points for the class. During the two phases of the class, all horses entered must be ridden only in the designated National Hunter Derby warm up area(s) wearing their competition number. This includes horses simultaneously entered in another class, if any. Entered horses ridden or schooled elsewhere on the competition grounds or NOT wearing their competition number will be eliminated from competing in the classic and the entry fee will be forfeited.

Brian Cudmore Memorial Sportsmanship Award This perpetual trophy, will be presented this year at the Mid States Fall Horse Show to a participant who demonstrates the qualities of sportsmanship, including love of the sport, respect for horses and ponies, leadership/positive role model, perseverance and grace. The Brian Cudmore Memorial Sportsmanship Award will be presented to a participant, exhibitor, owner, trainer, or spectator. This award will be presented before the Mid States Grand Prix on Saturday evening.

The winner of the Brian Cudmore Memorial Sportsmanship Award in 2013 was Kevin Booth

Congratulations Kevin

JUMPER DIVISION USEF CHAPTER JP

Management reserves the right to change jumper tables, after due notice to exhibitors. Jump orders will be computer drawn. TIES OTHER THAN FOR FIRST PLACE SHALL HAVE TIME BE THE DECIDING FACTOR.

The POINTS METHOD in JP 110.2 will be used for DETERMINING JUMPER CHAMPIONSHIPS. STAKE Classes are awarded BONUS POINTS and such CLASSES’ POINTS may be used to break TIES FOR CHAMPIONSHIPS

Horses MUST compete in at least 1 or 2 other classes in the section to be eligible for STAKE CLASSES Check section/class specifications

THE ORDER OF GO FOR THE FIRST CLASS EACH DAY WILL BE POSTED THE NIGHT BEFORE.

NOMINATIONS

All horses showing in 1.15m and above Jumper Classes, EXCEPT CHILDREN’S/ADULT CLASSES must be nominated and a nominating fee of $125.00 paid by the closing date of entries. Once a horse is nominated, it becomes entitled to compete in any jumper class for which it is eligible, upon payment of the showing fee for said class.

USEF JUMPER HEIGHTS 0.70 m = Fences 2’3” in height 1.20 m = Fences 3’11” in height 0.75 m = Fences 2’5” in height 1.25 m = Fences 4’1” in height 0.80 m = Fences 2’7” in height 1.30 m = Fences 4’3” in height 0.85 m = Fences 2’9” in height 1.35 m = Fences 4’5” in height 0.90 m = Fences 2’11” in height 1.40 m = Fences 4’7” in height 0.95 m = Fences 3’1” in height 1.45 m = Fences 4’9” in height 1.00 m = Fences 3’3” in height 1.50 m = Fences 4’11” in height 1.05 m = Fences 3’5” in height 1.55 m = Fences 5’1” in height 1.10 m = Fences 3’7” in height 1.60 m = Fences 5’3” in height 1.15 m = Fences 3’9” in height All courses require a minimum of three obstacles in which the spread exceeds the height by 5 cm (2”) up to 15 cm (6”) wider than the height. At least three out of the eight efforts must be spreads. (see JP122.7) Any full width square oxer may be set 5 cm (2”) lower than the height indicated. 0.75m JUMPER Class Entry Fee: $40.00 Open to any horse or pony. 0.75 m Minimum speed 350 m per minute. Class 401 0.75m Jumper, Table II, 2(b) Class 402 0.75m Jumper, Table II, 2(b) Class 403 0.75m Jumper, Table II, 2(b) Class 404 0.75m Jumper, Bonus Speed Table II, 1 0.85m MASON ‘SMILEY’ JUMPER Class Entry Fee: $40.00 Open to any horse or pony. 0.85m Class 405 0.85m Mason ‘Smiley’ Jumper, Table II, 2(b) Class 406 0.85m Mason ‘Smiley’ Jumper, Table II, 2(c) Class 407 0.85m Mason ‘Smiley’ Jumper, Table II, 2.1 Class 408 0.85m Mason ‘Smiley’ Jumper, Table II, 2(b) Class 409 0.85m Mason ‘Smiley’ Jumper, Table II, 2(c) Class 410 0.85m Mason ‘Smiley’ Jumper, Table II, 2(b) (Bonus Points) 0.95m JUMPER Class Entry Fee: $40.00 Open to any horse or pony. 0.95m Minimum speed 350 m per minute. Class 411 0.95m Jumper, Table II, 2(b) Class 412 0.95m Jumper, Table II, 2(c) Class 413 0.95m Jumper, Table II, 1 Class 414 0.95m Jumper, Table II, 2(b) (Bonus Points)

1.00 m JUMPER Class Entry Fee: $40.00 Open to any horse or pony. 1.00 m Minimum speed 350 m per minute. Class 416 1.00m Jumper, Table II, 2(b) Class 417 1.00m Jumper, Table II, 2(b) Class 418 1.00m Jumper, Table II, 1 Class 419 1.00m Jumper Bonus, Table II, 2(c) (Bonus Points) 1.10m JUMPER . Class 420,421,422 Entry Fee: $40.00 $300 Class 423 Entry Fee: $55.00 Open to any horse or pony. 1.10 m Minimum speed 350 m per minute. (Horses must have competed in 1 other class in this section to be eligible for Stake Class) Class 420 1.10m Jumper, Table II, 2(b) Class 421 1.10m Jumper, Table II, 2(c) Class 422 1.10m Jumper, Table II, Blue Ribbon Class 423 $300 1.10m Jumper Bonus Speed Stake, Table II, 1 (Bonus Points) Coats Required 1.15m JUMPER Class 424,425 Entry Fee: $45.00 $500 Open to any horse or pony. 1.15m Minimum speed 350 m per minute Class 426 Entry Fee: $55.00 (Horses must have competed in 1 other class in this section to be eligible for Stake Class) Class 424 $100 1.15m Jumper, Table II, 2(b) Class 425 $100 1.15m Jumper, Table II, 1 Class 426 $300 1.15m Bonus Stake, Table II, 2(b) (Bonus Points) Coats Required 1.20m OR 1.25m JUMPER Class 427,428,429 Entry Fee: $50.00 $900 Open to any horse or pony. Minimum speed 350 m per minute Class 430 Entry Fee: $55.00 (Horses must have competed in 1 other class in this section to be eligible for Stake Class) Class 427 $200 1.20m OR 1.25m Jumper, Table II, 2(b) Class 428 $200 1.20m OR 1.25m Jumper, Table II, 1 Class 429 $200 1.20m OR 1.25m Jumper, Table II, 2(b) Class 430 $300 1.20m OR 1.25m Bonus Stake, Table II, 2(b) (Bonus Points) Coats Required PONY JUMPER Class Entry Fee: $40.00 Open to ponies 14.2 and under in height, ridden by an individual who has not reached his/her 18th birthday. (JP 118.4). A measurement card is required as per USEF Chapter HU, Pony jumpers may not be ridden by an adult in any division at the same competition. Riders competing in the pony jumper section cannot compete in any section, at the same show, in which they are required to jump fences higher than 3’7”. (Exception: Children’s Jumpers). Final obstacle of all combinations in pony jumper classes may not be spreads. A pony jumper style award will be awarded to the pony jumper rider who exhibits the best classical jumper style of riding in classes 431-433. Class 431 1.05m OR 1.10m Pony Jumper, Table IV, 2(b) Class 432 1.05m OR 1.10m Pony Jumper, Table IV, 2(c) Class 433 1.05m OR 1.10m Pony Jumper, Table II, 2(b) 0.85m Or 0.95m MODIFIED &/or PRE-CHILDREN’S/ADULT AMATEUR JUMPER Class Entry Fee: $40.00 Open to Junior and Adult Amateur Riders. Height of Fences 0.85m OR 0.95m Class 434 0.85m Or 0.95m Modified &/or Pre Children’s/Adult Amateur Jumper, Table II, 2(b) Class 435 0.85m Or 0.95m Modified &/or Pre-Children’s/Adult Amateur Jumper, Table II, 2(c) Class 436 0.85m Or 0.95m Modified &/or Pre-Children’s/Adult Amateur J, Bonus Speed (Bonus Pts.), II, 1

LOW CHILDREN'S/ADULT AMATEUR JUMPER Class 437,438 Entry Fee: $40.00 $300 Class 439 Entry Fee: $50.00 Open to Junior and Adult Amateur riders. Riders in the Low Children’s/Adult Amateur Jumper may not cross enter into classes held above 1.15m (3’9”) at the same show. Horse/Rider combinations may cross enter into the High Children’s/Adult Amateur Jumpers at the same show, and on the same day as showing in the Low Children’s/Adult Jumpers. Horse/Rider Combinations may enter only one classic, if both Low and High are offered. Adult Amateur riders must have amateur certification. Minimum speed 350m per minute. (Horses must have completed in 1 other class in this section to be eligible for Stake Class) Class 437 1.00m Low Children’s/Adult Amateur Jumper, Table II, 2(b) Class 438 1.00m Low Children’s/Adult Amateur Jumper, Table II, 2(c) Class 439 $300 1.00m Low Children’s/Adult Amateur Bonus Stake, Table II, 2(a/b) (Bonus Points) Coats Required 1.05m OR 1.10m PROGRESSIVE HIGH CHILDREN'S/ADULT AMATEUR JUMPER $500 Class 440,441 Entry Fee: $45.00

Class 442 Entry Fee: $50.00 Open to junior and amateur riders. USEF Amateur certification required. Horse/rider combinations entered in High Children’s/Adult Amateur may not cross enter into classes held above 1.30 m (4’3”) at the same competition. Horse/Rider combinations may cross enter into the Low Children’s/Adult Amateur Jumpers at the same competition, and on the same day. Horse/rider combinations may enter only one classic, if both Low and High Children’s/Adult Amateur Jumper are offered. Riders may cross enter into Junior and Amateur Owner/Junior combined Jumper or any jumper classes up to 1.35m (4’3”) maximum on a different mount(s), provided they have not competed in the Low Children’s/Adult Amateur Jumper at the same show. Fence Height 1.05m OR 1.10m, may be conducted as a progressive section. (Recommended) (Horses must have completed in ONE other class in this section to be eligible for Stake Class) Class 440 $100 1.05m OR 1.10m Progressive High Children’s/Adult Amateur Jumper, Table II, 2(b) Class 441 $100 1.05m OR 1.10m Progressive High Children’s/Adult Amateur Jumper, Table II, 2(c) Class 442 $300 1.10m Progressive High Children’s/Adult Amateur Bonus Speed Stake,Table II, 1 (Bonus.Pts.) Coats Required 1.15m HIGH CHILDREN'S/ADULT AMATEUR JUMPER Class 443,444 Entry Fee: $50.00 $600 Class 445 Entry Fee: $55.00 Open to junior and amateur riders. USEF Amateur certification required. Horse/rider combinations entered in High Children’s/Adult Amateur may not cross enter into classes held above 1.30 m (4’3”) at the same competition. Horse/Rider combinations may cross enter into the Low Children’s/Adult Amateur Jumpers at the same competition, and on the same day. Horse/rider combinations may enter only one classic, if both Low and High Children’s/Adult Amateur Jumper are offered. Riders may cross enter into Junior and Amateur Owner/Junior combined Jumper or any jumper classes up to 1.35m (4’3”) maximum on a different mount(s), provided they have not competed in the Low Children’s/Adult Amateur Jumper at the same show. Fence Height 1.15m (Horses must have completed in ONE other class in this section to be eligible for Stake Class) Class 443 $150 1.15m High Children’s/Adult Amateur Jumper, Table II, 2(b) Class 444 $150 1.15m High Children’s/Adult Amateur Jumper, Table II, 2(c) Class 445 $300 1.15m High Children’s/Adult Amateur Bonus Speed Derby, Table III (Bonus Points) Coats Required CLASS 446 $1500 Children’s/Adult Amateur Jumper Classic Entry Fee: $125.00 To be conducted and scored under Table II, 2(b). To be eligible, a horse must have competed in at least TWO other Children’s or Adult Amateur Jumper classes this show. 1.10m LOW JUNIOR/AMATEUR-OWNER /YOUNG RIDER JUMPER Entry Fee Classes 447,448 $55.00 $1200 Entry Fee Classes 449,450 $65.00 Refer to USEF JP 117.1,117.2,117.5. Open to Juniors, Amateur-Owners & Young Riders as defined by USEF. No restriction on cross entry between the Low and High Junior/Amateur Owner Jumpers. Otherwise qualified Riders may cross enter into High Children’s/Adult Amateur Jumpers on another mount. 1.20m, 1.25m OR 1.30m Class 447 $200 1.20m OR 1.25m Low Junior/Amateur-Owner/Young Rider Jumper, Table II, 2(b) Class 448 $200 1.20m OR 1.25m Low Junior/Amateur-Owner/Young Rider Jumper, Table II, 2(c) Class 449 $300 1.25m OR 1.30m Low Junior/Amateur-Owner/Young Rider Jumper, II, 1 Class 450 $500 1.25m OR 1.30m Low Jr./Amateur-Owner/Young Rider Bonus J, Table II, 2(c) (Bonus Points) Coats Required

Class 452 $1500 Low Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper Classic 1.25 m Entry Fee: $135.00 Open to Juniors and Amateur-Owners as defined by USEF. To be conducted and scored under Table II, (2a/b). To be eligible, a horse must have competed in at least TWO other Junior/Amateur-Owner/YR Jumper classes at the same show. Table II, 2(a/b). 1.25m Coats Required HIGH JUNIOR/AMATEUR-OWNER/YOUNG RIDER JUMPER Class 453,454,455 Entry Fee: $ 60.00 $2500 Class 454 Entry Fee: $150.00 Refer to USEF JP 117, JP 120.1c Open to Juniors, Amateur-Owners and Young Riders as defined by USEF. No restrictions on cross entry between Low and High Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumpers. Class 453 $ 500 1.35m or 1.40m High Junior/Amateur-Owner/Young Rider Jumper, Table II, 2(b) Class 454 $ 500 1.35m or 1.40m High Junior/Amateur-Owner/Young Rider Jumper, Table II, 1

Class 455 $ 500 1.40m or 1.45m High Junior/Amateur-Owner/Young Rider Jumper, Table II, 1 Class 456 $1000 1.40m or 1.45m High Junior/Amateur-Owner/Young Rider Stake II, 2(a/b) (Bonus Pts.) Coats Required OPEN JUMPER Class 457 Entry Fee: $ 60.00 $2100 Open to any horse regardless of age/and or money won. Class 458,459 Entry Fee: $ 75.00 Class 460 Entry Fee: $150.00 Class 457 $ 300 1.30m OR 1.35m Open Jumper, Table II, 2(b) Class 458 $ 400 1.30m OR 1.35m Open Jumper, Table II, 1 Class 459 $ 400 1.30m OR 1.35m Open Jumper, Table II, 2(b) Class 460 $1000 1.35m Open Jumper Bonus Stake, Table II, 2(b) (Bonus Points) Coats Required Class 461 MIDSTATES VARIABLE PRIX Table II, 2(a) To be Eligible, horses must have competed in one of the following classes: 449, 450, 453, 454, 455 or 460. In class 461, if possible, 5 horses must separate any two horses shown by the same rider. The order of go will be drawn at noon at the secretary’s office on the day of the class. All participants MUST be formally attired. (*LATE NOMINATION FEE (IF NOT DECLARED BY 5:00 P.M. FRIDAY*) #Completing Prize $ First Round Start Fee/Height Late Nom* 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th $24,999 29+ $450 1.40-1.45m $200 $7500 5500 3300 2000 1500 1200 1000 750 725 550 514 460 $20,000 23 - 28 $425 1.40m $175 $6000 4200 2550 1675 1200 975 850 700 550 450 425 425 $15,000 17 - 22 $375 1.35-1.40m $150 $4500 3000 2250 1350 900 775 725 650 475 375 $12,500 14 - 16 $350 1.35m $125 $4000 2600 1750 1225 800 675 600 575 275 $10,000 10 – 13 $325 1.35m $100 $3000 2200 1500 1000 700 600 500 500 $ 7,500 6 – 9 $300 1.30-1.35m $ 75 $2200 1400 1000 850 750 600 400 300 $ 2,500 3 – 5 $250 1.30-1.35m $ 50 $ 775 550 350 300 275 250

MOTELS

Super 8 – 641 423 8855 Clarion Inn – (641) 423-1640 Super 8 – Clear Lake – (641) 357-7521 Holiday Inn Express – (641) 424-1200 Microtel Inn – (641) 357-0966 Days Inn – (641) 424 0210 Best Western – (641) 357-5253 Country Inn & Suites – (641) 423-1770 Swan Motel – (641) 357-5237

Quality Inn – (641) 423-4444 Willow Inn – (641) 423-8221

Miscellaneous Jumpers

WARM UP JUMPER Entry Fee: $40.00/Class Time permitting, this class will remain open as long as reasonable, pending the schedule. Competitors have 90 seconds from the sounding of the tone to jump the course or portions thereof. Fences must be jumped in the correct direction as flagged. After 90 seconds the tone will sound again, and the competitor must immediately stop jumping and leave the ring in a timely manor. Management may decide to close this class at the conclusion of any class with which it is being run concurrently. Table II, with no prize awarded. Class 504,505 Warm Up Jumper DO OVER JUMPER Entry Fee: $40.00/Class Time permitting and only when there is an open gate; this class will remain open as long as reasonable, pending the schedule. Competitors may re-ride the current course, but NOT the jump off, if any, for that course. All other usual Jumper rules apply. Management may decide to close this class at the conclusion of any class with which it is being run concurrently. No prize awarded for this class. Class 510,511,512,513,514,515 Do Over Jumper

The Mid States Spring, Summerfest, Summer, Fall Horse Shows

Are members of: USEF and are recognized by:

Minnesota Hunter and Jumper Association Iowa/Nebraska Hunter and Jumper Association Missouri Horse Shows Association Wisconsin Hunter and Jumper Association Missouri Hunter Jumper Organization

MID STATES HORSE SHOWS STAFF AND OFFICIALS

Show Manager Mike Urban Ph: (619) 992-9465 nofx8085@aol.com

Competition Advisor Jim Urban Ph: (402) 630-3368 urbs5@aol.com 22021 Quail Circle

Elkhorn, NE 68022 During Horse Show (641) 424-3547 (Office)

Show Secretary Barb Ahrens, Rockford, MN Ph: (612) 749-5585 -- Fax: (763) 477-4053 hsbarb@hotmail.com Assistant Secretary Patty Humphries, Waconia, MN Announcers Paul Sullivan, Jenks, OK Paddock Masters: Jesse Yumang

Chris Rathfon Matt Stewart

Farrier Keith Raleigh, Baldwin, WI Veterinarian: Kathryn Ott, DVM – 612 490 0645 Dr. Gene Fjeld, DVM – 641 585 2211

MID STATES SPRING HORSE SHOW – MAY-28-JUNE 1, 2014

Judges: Hunters, Equitation & Jumpers: James Zulia, Eustis, FL Kerry Kocher, Centre Hall, PA

Jumpers: Paul Sullivan, Jenks, OK Steward: Kim Houlding, Madrid, IA Course Designers: Kerry Kocher, Centre Hall, PA

Jim Urban, Elkhorn, NE

MID STATES SUMMERFEST HORSE SHOW – JUNE 4-8, 2014

Judges: Hunters, Equitation & Jumpers: Irving Evans, Fremont, NH John Roper, Franklin, TN Jumpers: Paul Sullivan, Jenks, OK Steward: Robyn Eden, Omaha, NE Course Designers: Charles Throckmorton, Fort Collins, CO Jim Urban, Elkhorn, NE

MID STATES SUMMER HORSE SHOW – JUNE 11-15, 2014

Judges: Hunters, Equitation & Jumpers: Thom A. Brede, Stamping Ground, KY Russell Frey, Libertyville, IL

Jumpers: Paul Sullivan, Jenks, OK Steward: Robyn Eden, Omaha, NE Course Designers: Rian Beals, Saugerties, NY

Jim Urban, Elkhorn, NE

MID STATES FALL HORSE SHOW – SEPTEMBER 10-14, 2014

Judges: Hunters, Equitation & Jumpers: Fran Dotoli, North Hero, VT Joe Dotoli, North Hero, VT Jumpers: Paul Sullivan, Jenks, OK Steward: Kim Houlding, Madrid, IA Course Designers: Charles Throckmorton, Fort Collins, CO

Jim Urban, Elkhorn, NE

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Mid States Spring, USEF # 3761, Mid States Summerfest, USEF # 313821, Mid States Summer, USEF # 3804 and Mid States Fall, USEF # 6456 Horse Shows are operated in accordance with USEF of which body it is a REGULAR MEMBER COMPETITION And is rated: "A" Pony, Green Pony, Junior, Amateur-Owner, Green 4’-4’6” High Performance, 3’6”-3’9” Performance, 3’3” Performance Hunters. "C" Children's Horse, Children’s Pony, Adult Amateur, Pre-Green Hunters, Small Hunters, Hunter Breeding, Pony Hunter Breeding

IOWA NEBRASKA HUNTER JUMPER ASSOCIATION

2014 APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP

____________Schooling Show: $ 10.00 - No Vote - INHJA Approved Schooling Shows ONLY Points Recorded ____________Associate: $ 30.00 - No Vote - No Points Recorded ____________Individual: $ 45.00 - One Vote - Points Are Recorded ____________Family: $ 75.00 - Two Votes - Points Are Recorded Stable: $100.00 - Two Votes - Points Are Recorded* ____________ Corporation: $100.00 - Two Votes - Points Are Recorded*

“Family” membership includes all members of a family at the same address, including any school age children living away from home to attend school so long as the family home address is his/her legal address. “Stable” & “Corporation” do not include individual rider memberships (ie. Eq. or High Point Rider). “Stable” memberships will receive two prize lists and extra entry blanks. *In order for points to be recorded, all horses must be entered under the name of the stable or corporation at all horse shows. NAME: AGE (On 12/01/13) ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP HOME PHONE WORK PHONE CELL E-MAIL ADDRESS TRAINER STABLE FAMILY MEMBERS INCLUDED IN MEMBERSHIP & AGE ON 12/01/13: ______________________________________________________________________________________

PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO INHJA AND RETURN FORM WITH CHECK ATTACHED TO:

IOWA NEBRASKA HUNTER JUMPER ASSOCIATION c/o Janine Weatherby, 1002 West Mission Avenue, Bellevue, NE 68005 Office Use Only: DATE REC'D TOTAL AMOUNT PAID: $ CHECK #

DIRECTIONS TO NORTH IOWA EVENT CENTER MASON CITY, IOWA

From the NORTH - I 35 to Mason City - Clear Lake Exit Hwy 122 East. Approximately 6 miles on Hwy 122 East to second stop light. Turn left on Eisenhower. You can see the fairgrounds from the stop light. From the SOUTH - I 35 to Highway 18 East Exit. Travel East on Hwy 18 to the Eisenhower Avenue Exit (Marked North Iowa Event Center). Travel North crossing Hwy 106 to the Junction of Hwy 122 & Eisenhower. You can see the Fairgrounds from the stop light.

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