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2008

SOUTH TEXAS PAINT HORSE CLUB

YEAD-END AND MEMBERSHIP RULES

1.                   REGISTRATION PAPERS

Proof of registry with the American Paint Horse Association must be shown to the show secretary on each horse prior to entering a class.

2.             AS OF JANUARY 1, 2008 EVERY EXHIBITOR MUST HAVE AN APHA MEMBERSHIP.  THE SHOW SECRETARY MUST SEE THE MEMBERSHIP CARD AT EACH SHOW.

3.                COGGINS TEST  

The STPHC show secretary must verify a negative Coggins before a horse is allowed to enter and show in any class.  The test must be current within 12 months in accordance with the Texas State Law.  ORIGINAL (no photocopies) NEGATIVE COGGINS TEST.

4.                IDENTIFICATION

Amateur/Novice Amateur and Novice Youth exhibitors must present their current APHA identification card to the show secretary for verification when entering a class or purchase a temporary card.

5.                MEMBERSHIP

Each Family (this includes husband, wife, and unmarried children 18 years old and younger) or all owners of a ranch or firm will pay an Annual Fee of $20.00.  If membership is listed in the name of a ranch or firm.  This membership is for the awarding year; year-end points, and must follow APHA rules of ownership for the awarding of YOUTH, AMATEUR, and NOVICE AMATEUR POINTS.  Open Category, the owner of the horse must be a member in order for the horse to receive Year-End Awards.

6.                OWNERSHIP

Owner listed on original registration Certificate must be a current club member to qualify for year end awards.

7.             ENTRY FORMS

Must use official entry forms available at each show or by contacting show secretary in advance for a form.  Entry forms can be obtained on the STPHC website or by going to:  www.paintshowsecretary.com       

8.             YEAR END AWARD QUALIFICATIONS

Awards will be given depending on the financial status of the Club as determined by the Board of Directors.  STPHC has the right to combine or split age groups with less than a point class.

To qualify for year end awards, the horse’s owner (or representative) must work two (2) hours at STPHC sponsored shows or acquire a class sponsorship fee of $100 by no later than October 19, 2008, the first day of  the  Margarita Classic.  If an individual works for someone, the STPHC member’s name must be designated on the sign-up sheet; i.e., Jane Doe working for Tommy Tune – 2:00 to 4:00 for 2 hours.  The sign-up sheet will be available at the entry desk at each STPHC sponsored show.

Work hours for Year End Qualifications will be accumulated at STPHC Sponsored (S) Shows only.

A.                  YOUTH CLASS DIVISION

Youth class divisions are based on the exhibitor’s age as of January 1^st of the calendar show year.  Youth lead line is for exhibitors who are aged three (3) thru eight (8) as of January 1^st, and must be lead by an adult 18 or older.  Youth walk-trot is for the exhibitors who are age five (5) through nine (9) as of January 1^st.  The 13 & Under class is for the Youth exhibitors who are thirteen (13) or younger as of January 1^st, and 14 thru 18 denotes classes for youth exhibitors who are age 14 thru 18 as of January 1^st.

B.                  OPEN AWARDS

To be eligible for all STPHC “Open” Year-End Awards, the owner of the horse must be a current STPHC member in good standing at the time the points are earned.

C.                  YOUTH AND AMATEUR AWARDS

To be eligible for Youth, Novice Youth, Amateur, and Novice Amateur (Individual Class) Year-End Awards, the Youth, Amateur or Novice Amateur exhibitor must be member of STPHC at the time the points are won.

                For a Class to be ACTIVE, it must meet the following criteria:

a.                   Show under the appropriate number of judges, six (6) out of eight (8) judges at sponsored shows.

                To be Eligible for individual CLASS AWARDS:

a.                   You must show in the same class as STPHC sponsored shows or approved shows and show under the appropriate number of judges, six (6) out of eight (8) sponsored shows; and

b.                   You must be a member in good standings with STPHC at the time the points were earned.

                To be eligible for YEAR-END HIGH POINT AWARDS:

a.                   You must show in at least three (3) APHA approved performance events including Halter to qualify for Year-End High Points;

b.                   YOU MUST SHOW AT ONE TWO (2) JUDGE SHOW (SAN ANTONIO LSR OR SEGUIN SHOW IN JULY) AND THE MARGARITA;

c.                    You must show under the appropriate number of judges, six (6) out of eight (8) sponsored shows; and

d.                   You must be a member in good standing with STPHC at the time the points were earned.

*EXCEPTION:  Classes not offered at the 2 judge Sponsored Shows must meet an 8 judge, 10 point minimum for Champion and 8 point minimum for Reserve.

** EXCEPTION:  Weanling Halter (S/M/G), Yearling Longe Line, Two Yr Old Western Pleasure, Two Yr Old Hunter Under Saddle, must only meet the 6 point for Champion & 4 point for Reserve minimum.  

***IF A WALK TROT EXHIBITOR ENTERS A HALTER CLASS, POINTS WILL COUNT TOWARD HIGH POINT.  A WALK-TROT EXHIBITOR MAY NOT SHOW IN A LOPING CLASS ON ANY HORSE.

9.                   POINTS:  SHOW AND YEAR-END AWARDS:

Points for Year-End Awards as well as Show High-Point Awards will be counted as follow:

   # Horses In Class                1^st                2^nd                3^rd                4^th                5^th                6^th

                                     6 or More                              6                5                4                3                2                1

                                     5                                              5                4                3                2                1

                                     4                                              4                3                2                1

                                     3                                              3                2                1

                                     2                                              2                1

     1                                              1

Grand Champion at halter will receive two (2) points and Reserve Grand Champion will receive one (1) point.  Ties will be broken by using the horse who has won the most first places, second places, etc, (if applicable), and if the horses are still tied, thereafter, then by the flip of a coin.

All points will be tallied on each horse/rider team separately, excluding Lead Line.

Points in Lead Line will be kept on the rider only.  The horse is not required to be owned by the Lead Line contestant’s family. 

If an Amateur Stallion is gelded during the show year, he will not carry over points or qualifications to the Amateur gelding category; therefore, he would have to re-qualify to be eligible for an Amateur Gelding Year-End Award.

However, entries that have been disqualified by a Judge in accordance with APHA Rule Book will not receive any STPHC points, but will receive credit for attending show towards year-end qualifications.

10.                SHOWS

Definition of “Show-Judge”; i.e., if a show has two (2) judges, it is considered that you have shown under two (2) of the eight (8) judges of the STPHC sponsored shows.

                                             i.                        Only South Texas Paint Horse Club sponsored and approved shows will count for Year-End Awards.

                                            ii.                        Must show under six (6) of the eight (8) judges at STPHC Sponsored Shows.  Approved show points will count for Year-End Awards, but are not mandatory, and do not count toward any of the six (6) judges.

*EXCEPTION:  Classes not offered at the 2 judge Sponsored Shows must meet a 4 judge, 6 point minimum for Champion and 4 point minimum for Reserve.

11.                WEALINGS AT HALTER, LONGE LINE, AND TWO (2) YEAR OLD WESTERN PLEASURE

Classes will not be offered prior to May 1^st.

12.                EQUINE CARE

Show management will not tolerate any abusive behavior directed against any horse as excessive spurring, whipping or jerking on a bit (in warm-up arena or elsewhere on the show grounds) or the withholding of food or water.  Show management shall expel and remove any exhibitor or spectator that mistreats a horse in such a way as to cause blood to flow from the horse’s mouth from an abusive bit or from the horse’s side from sharp spurs.  Any an all repeat offenders will be suspended from showing in all STPHC Sponsored Shows for a period of not less than six (6) months, or until such time as the suspension is lifted by the consensus of the Board of Directors.  Also applies:  APHA RULE SC-075

13.                CONDUCT

Show management shall expel and cause to be removed from the show grounds, any member, exhibitor or spectator who verbally abuses an APHA approved judge that is currently judging a STPHC qualifying show, or STPHC horse show secretary or any member of the show staff.  Any and all repeat offenders will be suspended from showing in ALL STPHC Sponsored Shows.

2008 SOUTH TEXAS PAINT HORSE CLUB  APPROVED/SPONSORED SHOWS

****Insufficient Fund Checks will be charged $100.00 per check.