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May 28nd – 30th

The Spindletop Arabian Horse Club

Eddie McCain Memorial Trophy

Sweepstakes Classes

Sport Horse Classes

Dressage Classes

Hunter Hack - NEW!!

Judges:

Donnie Bullock – VA

Sport Horse & Dressage Helen George - VA

Katy, Texas

ENTRIES CLOSE MAY 10, 2010

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Spindletop Arabian Horse Club, Inc.

presents The 30th Annual

Spindletop Spring Horse Show

May 28 – 30, 2010 Great Southwest Equestrian Center

Katy, Texas

This is a qualifying show for Region 9 Championships Canadian Nationals, Sport Horse Nationals, US Nationals and Youth Nationals

This show, sponsored by the Spindletop Arabian Horse Club, and is a Class "A"

Purebred, Half-Arabian, Junior Exhibitor & Half-Arabian Junior Exhibitor Dressage Level 2

The show is also sanctioned by the AHA, USEF and USDF.

The SAHC Board of Directors

President - Marty Jones

Vice-President – Katy Marcum

Treasurer - Linda Stoudemayer

Secretary – Cara Shirley Barron

Board Member - Margaret Callesto, Lois Wood

Past President - James Callesto

The Spindletop Spring Arabian Horse Show Staff

Show Chairman - Marty Jones

Show Manager – Sherri Re

Barn Manager – Sherri Re 281-513-5745

Paddock Master - Marty Jones

Ring Master – Cara Shirley Barron

Center Ring – Ribbons - Trophies - Lois Wood

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Show Officials

Judge: Mr. Donnie Bullock, Fredericksburg, VA Halter, Performance & Hunter Hack - USEF “R”

Judge: Ms. Helen George, Crozier, VA Dressage & Sport Horse - USEF “r”

USEF Steward: Florence “Flo” Magee, Gonzales, LA USEF TD (Dressage only) Sarah Jane Martin, Montgomery, TX Announcer: Cheri Hoyt Photographer: Don Stine Videographer: Legion of Merit EMT: TBA Farrier: TBA Vet On Call: Katy Equine

Show Secretary: Sherri Re, 15134 Aragon Green Rd., Cypress, TX 77433 (281) 513-5745, sherrire101@yahoo.com

Schedule of Events:

Wednesday Saturday 8:00 AM Early Move-in 7:00 AM Show Office Opens 8:00 AM Performance & Dressage Classes Begin

Thursday 7:00 PM Performance Classes Begin 8:00 AM Move-in Eddie McCain Perpetual Trophy Awarded Western 1:00 PM Show office Opens Horsemanship Champion During Evening Session

Friday Sunday 7:00 AM Show Office Opens 7:30 AM Show Office Opens 8:00 AM Performance Classes Begin 8:00 AM Sport Horse Classes Begin 7:00 PM Evening Performance Classes Begin 8:30 AM Performance and Sport

Host Hotel:

Candlewood Suites Houston Park Row 19998 Park Row Drive Katy, TX 77449

Lori Stuart Director of Sales Candlewood Suites 1 (281) 578-9993 ext 7004 Lori.Stuart@ihg.com

http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/cw/1/en/hotel/houaf

IMPORTANT - Exhibitor’s please reserve your rooms early because hotel rooms in the entire area are limited for this weekend, due to high school graduations

SAHC has been given a room rate of $64.99 room rate but - contact the person above and state the reservation if for the Spindletop Arabian Horse Club show (rooms are held until 1 week before the show)

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Spindletop Arabian Spring Horse Show May 2010

Fee Schedule Class Fees: Regular halter or Performance Classes ............................................................................... $ 15.00 All Equitation Classes .......................................................................................................... $ 15.00 Dressage ............................................................................................................................. $ 25.00 Sport Horse In Hand Classes ............................................................................................... $ 25.00 Sport Horse Under Saddle .................................................................................................. $ 20.00 Championship: Performance ............................................................................................ $ 30.00 Championship: Halter & Sport Horse In Hand Classes ............................................................. 0.00 Buy-A-Class ......................................................................................................................... $ 60.00 Buy-A Class Championships ................................................................................................ $ 75.00 Other Fees: Office Fee ............................................................................................................................ $ 17.00 USEF Fee (Drug Fee $7/USEF Fee $8) ................................................................................. $ 15.00 AHA Resol. 9-90 Fee (per horse) ........................................................................................... $ 3.00 AHA Show Recogn (new effective 4/1/2010 per horse ........................................................ $ 3.00 Horse Stalls ......................................................................................................................... $ 70.00 Tack Stalls............................................................................................................................ $ 75.00 Grounds Fee ........................................................................................................................ $ 30.00 Shavings .............................................................................................................................. $ 12.00 Early Move In/Late Departure (per day/stall) ..................................................................... $ 25.00 Plus pro-rated security fee Post Entry Fee (per horse/after 5/10/10) ........................................................................... $ 25.00 USEF Non-Member Fee (per person) .................................................................................. $ 30.00 AHA Single Event Fee (per person) ..................................................................................... $ 30.00 Motor Home Hook-up /per Day .......................................................................................... $ 35.00 Commercial Exhibitor per day ............................................................................................ $ 60.00 Delinquent checkout ........................................................................................................... $ 50.00 NSF Check charge ................................................................................................................ $ 50.00

Sponsorship Fees: Individual Class Sponsors .................................................................................................... $ 25.00 Championship Class Sponsors ............................................................................................. $ 50.00

Any horse entering the grounds must be accompanied by a negative Coggins, issued within the last twelve months for all Texas horses or within the last six months for out-of-state horses. A current health certificate issued within the last 30 days must also accompany all out of state entries. These must be presented at the show office before numbers will be issued for this or any other horses owned by the same owner.

Entries Close May 10, 2010 Sherri Re

281-513-5745 15134 Aragon Green Rd., Cypress, TX 77433 sherrire101@yahoo.com

Include copies of Registration Papers, Current Coggins, USEF cards, AHA cards, USDF cards and entry fees with completed entry form.

Contact Information

Show Chairman Cell Phone 409-673-1177 Show Manager Cell Phone: 281-513-5745

Show Office Number (281) 579-3443

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Friday Morning 8:00 AM Ring A Class Code Champ 1 1081 $$ Arabian Yearling Fillies 5 2 8 $$ Arabian Mares Breeding 2-4 5 3 8 Arabian Mares Breeding 5 & Over 5 4 9 Arabian Mares Breeding ATH 5 5 2 Arabian Mares Breeding Championship 6 1080 $$ Arabian Yearling Colts/Geldings 9 7 19 $$ Arabian Stallions Breeding 2 & Over 9 8 21 Arabian Stallions Breeding ATH 9 9 15 Arabian Stallions Breeding Championship 10 26 Arabian Geldings In-Hand 2 & Over 12 11 34 Arabian Geldings In-Hand ATH 12 12 27 Arabian Geldings In-Hand Championship 13 1083 $$ HA/AA Yearling Fillies 16 14 422 $$ HA/AA Mares Breeding 2 & Over 16 15 418 HA/AA Mares Breeding ATH 16 16 401 HA/AA Mares Breeding Championship 17 1082 $$ HA/AA Yearling Colts/Geldings 20 18 472 $$ HA/AA Geldings In-Hand 2 & Over 20 19 468 HA/AA Geldings In-Hand ATH 20 20 451 HA/AA Geldings In-Hand Championship

Friday Morning Performance Class Code 10 Minutes after Halter Champ 21 Buy A Class 22 75 Arabian English Pleasure Open 61 23 733 HA/AA Hunter Pleasure Limit Horse 156 24 560 $$ HA/AA Country Eng Pleasure AAOTR 143 25 204 $$ Arabian Western Pleasure Junior Horse 137 26 290 Arabian Hunter Pleasure Limit Rider 134 27 640 $$ HA/AA Western Pleasure AAOTR 151 28 95 Arabian Country Eng Pleasure Ladies & Gentlemen 146

$$ Indicates Sweepstakes Pointed class - Open to all horses

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Friday Afternoon 1:00 PM Ring A Class Code Champ 29 515 HA/AA English Pleasure Open 86 30 95 Arabian Country Eng Pleasure Limit Rider 146 31 290 Arabian Hunter Pleasure Mares Geldings & Stallions 134 32 752 $$ HA/AA Hunter Pleasure AAOTR 147 33 95 Arabian Country Eng PL. Mares Geldings & Stallions 146 34 540 HA/AA Country Eng Pleasure Limit Rider 138 35 620 $$ HA/AA Western Pleasure Open 149 36 309 $$ Arabian Hunter Pleasure AAOTR 139 37 748 $$ HA/AA Hunter Pleasure Junior Horse 131 38 192 Arabian Western Pleasure AOTR 142 39 115 $$ Arabian Country Eng Pleasure AAOTR 133 40 636 $$ HA/AA Western Pleasure Junior Horse 141 41 746 HA/AA Hunter Pleasure AOTR Select Rider 147 42 190 Arabian Western Pleasure Mares Geldings & Stallions 152 43 634 HA/AA Western Pleasure AOTR Select Rider 151 44 292 Arabian Hunter Pleasure AOTR 139 45 190 Arabian Western Pleasure Limit Rider 152

Friday Evening 7:00 PM Ring A Class Code Champ 47 590 HA/AA Mounted Native Costume 48 620 HA/AA Western Pleasure Limit Rider 149 49 540 HA/AA Country Eng Pleasure Open 138 50 165 Arabian Ladies Side Saddle 51 735 HA/AA Hunter Pleasure AOTR 156 52 111 $$ Arabian Country Eng Pleasure Junior Horse 53 208 $$ Arabian Western Pleasure AAOTR 142 54 741 HA/AA Hunter Pleasure JTR 13 & Under 153 55 315 Arabian English Show Hack Open 56 741 HA/AA Hunter Pleasure JTR 14-17 153 57 540 HA/AA Country Eng Pleasure Limit Horse 138 58 299 Arabian Hunter Pleasure JTR 13 & Under 155 59 104 Arabian Country Eng Pleasure ATR 136 60 299 Arabian Hunter Pleasure JTR 14 - 17 155 61 76 Arabian English Pleasure Open Championship 62 932 Western Seat Equitation JTR 17 & Under 63 931 AHA Reining Seat Medal JTR

$$ Indicates Sweepstakes Pointed class - Open to all horses

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Saturday Morning 8:00 AM Ring A Class Code Champ 64 290 Arabian Hunter Pleasure Open 134 65 622 HA/AA Western Pleasure AOTR 151 66 890 Walk-Trot Hunter PL. Novice Rider 10 & Under 92 67 890 Walk-Trot Hunter Pleasure 10 & Under 92 68 907 Walk-Trot Hunt Seat Equitation 10 & Under 98 69 190 $$ Arabian Western Pleasure Open 152

70 629 HA/AA Western Pleasure ATR 149 71 890 Walk-Trot Country Pleas/Eng Pleas 10 & Under 94 72 907 Walk-Trot Saddle Seat Equitation 10 & Under 98 73 549 HA/AA Country Eng Pleasure ATR 143 74 890 Walk-Trot Western Pl. Novice Rider 10 & Under 96 75 890 Walk-Trot Western Pleasure 10 & Under 96 76 907 Walk-Trot Western Seat 10 & Under 98 77 305 $$ Arabian Hunter Pleasure Junior Horse 144 78 540 HA/AA Country Eng Pleasure Ladies & Gentlemen 138 79 939 Hunt Seat Equitation 13 & Under 95 80 109 Arabian Country Eng Pleasure AOTR Select Rider 133 81 939 Hunt Seat Equitation 14 - 17 95 82 542 HA/AA Country Eng Pleasure JOTR 158 83 95 Arabian Country Eng Pleasure Open 146 84 733 HA/AA Hunter Pleasure Ladies & Gentlemen 156 85 290 Arabian Hunter Pleasure Limit Horse 134 86 516 HA/AA English Pleasure Open Championship 87 925 Saddle Seat Equitation JTR 17 & Under 88 924 AHA Saddle Seat Equitation MEDAL 89 542 HA/AA Country Eng Pleasure AOTR 154 90 Lead Line 2 - 6 Years Old

Saturday Afternoon 1:00 PM Ring A Class Code Champ

91 554 HA/AA Country Eng Pleasure AOTR Select Rider 154 92 891 Walk-Trot Hunter Pleasure Championship 10 & Under 93 951 Western Horsemanship JTR 118 94 891 Walk-Trot CP/EP Championship 10 & Under 95 940 Hunt Seat Equitation JTR Championship 96 891 Walk-Trot Western Pleasure Championship 10 & Under 97 95 Arabian Country Eng Pleasure Limit Horse 146 98 908 Walk-Trot Equitation Championship 10 & Under 99 733 HA/AA Hunter Pleas. Mares Geldings & Stallions 156 100 950 AHA Western Horsemanship Medal JTR 101 97 Arabian Country English Pleasure JOTR 148 102 741 HA/AA Hunter Pleasure ATR 153 103 202 Arabian Western Pleasure AOTR Select Rider 142 104 620 HA/AA Western Pleasure Ladies & Gentlemen 149 105 556 $$ HA/AA Country Eng Pleasure Junior Horse

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Saturday Afternoon continued 1:00 PM Ring A Class Code Champ

106 192 Arabian Western Pleasure JOTR 132 107 938 AHA Hunt Seat Equitation Medal JTR Not To Jump 108 549 HA/AA Country Eng Pleasure JTR 143 109 190 Arabian Western Pleasure Limit Horse 146 110 303 Arabian Hunter Pleasure AOTR Select Rider 139 111 622 HA/AA Western Pleasure JOTR 135 112 198 Arabian Western Pleasure ATR 157 113 Buy-A-Class 114 733 HA/AA Hunter Pleasure Limit Rider 156 115 290 Arabian Hunter Pleasure Ladies & Gentlemen 134

Saturday Evening 7:00 PM Ring A Class Code Champ

232 360 Arabian Hunter Hack Open 233 766 HA/AA Hunter Hack Open 116 754 HA/AA English Show Hack Open 117 190 Arabian Western Pleasure Ladies & Gentlemen 152 118 952 Eddie McCain West Horsemanship JTR Champ 119 104 Arabian Country English Pleasure JTR 136 120 620 HA/AA Western Pleasure Limit Horse 149 121 735 HA/AA Hunter Pleasure JOTR 140 122 97 Arabian Country English Pleasure AOTR 133 123 292 Arabian Hunter Pleasure JOTR 150 124 605 HA/AA Ladies Side Saddle 125 299 Arabian Hunter Pleasure ATR 155 126 150 Arabian Mounted Native Costume 127 540 HA/AA Country PL. Mares Geldings & Stallions 138 128 198 Arabian Western Pleasure JTR 155 129 733 HA/AA Hunter Pleasure Open 156 130 629 HA/AA Western Pleasure JTR 143

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Sunday Morning 8:30 AM Ring A Class Code

131 749 HA/AA Hunter Pleasure JR Horse Championship 132 193 Arabian Western Pleasure JOTR Championship 133 98 Arabian Country Eng Pleasure AOTR Championship 134 291 Arabian Hunter Pleasure Open Championship 135 623 HA/AA Western Pleasure JOTR Championship 136 105 Arabian Country Eng Pleasure ATR Championship 137 205 Arabian Western Pleasure JR Horse Championship 138 541 HA/AA Country Eng Pleasure Open Championship 139 293 Arabian Hunter Pleasure AAOTR Championship 140 736 HA/AA Hunter Pleasure JOTR Championship Break 141 637 HA/AA Western Pleasure JR Horse Championship 142 193 Arabian Western Pleasure AAOTR Championship 143 550 HA/AA Country Eng Pleasure ATR Championship 144 306 Arabian Hunter Pleasure JR HORSE Championship 145 630 HA/AA Western Pleasure ATR Championship 146 96 Arabian Country Eng Pleasure Open Championship 147 736 HA/AA Hunter Pleasure AAOTR Championship 148 105 Arabian Country Eng Pleasure JTR Championship 149 621 HA/AA Western Pleasure Open Championship 150 293 Arabian Hunter Pleasure JOTR Championship Break 151 623 HA/AA Western Pleasure AAOTR Championship 152 191 Arabian Western Pleasure Open Championship 153 742 HA/AA Hunter Pleasure ATR Championship 154 543 HA/AA Country Eng Pleasure AOTR Championship 155 300 Arabian Hunter Pleasure ATR Championship 156 734 HA/AA Hunter Pleasure Open Championship 157 199 Arabian Western Pleasure ATR Championship 158 550 HA/AA Country Eng Pleasure JTR Championship

Buy-A-Class Will be moved into the schedule

159 169 160 170 161 171 162 172 163 173 164 174 165 175 166 176 167 177 168 178

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Saturday Morning 8:00 AM Tentative time Outside Arena The below classes are for Arabians, Half-Arabians, or Anglo-Arabians ONLY A/HA/AA - Arabian/Half-Arabian/Anglo-Arabian Class Code 300 N/A A/HA/AA Intro Level Test A - Open

301 1375 A/HA/AA Intro Level Test A - ATR 302 790 A/HA/AA Training Level Test 1 303 792 A/HA/AA Training Level Test 1 ATR 304 790 A/HA/AA Training Level Test 2 305 792 A/HA/AA Training Level Test 2 ATR 306 790 A/HA/AA Training Level Test 4 307 792 A/HA/AA Training Level Test 4 ATR 308 797 A/HA/AA First Level Test 1 309 801 A/HA/AA First Level Test 1 ATR 310 797 A/HA/AA First Level Test 2 311 801 A/HA/AA First Level Test 2 ATR 312 797 A/HA/AA First Level Test 4 313 801 A/HA/AA First Level Test 4 ATR 314 1807 A/HA/AA Second Level Test 1 315 1815 A/HA/AA * Second Level Test 1 ATR 316 1807 A/HA/AA Second Level 2 317 1810 A/HA/AA Second Level ATR

***** The below classes are open to all breeds of horses*****

Class 400 Intro Level Test A - Open

401 Intro Level Test A - ATR 402 Training Level Test 1 403 Training Level Test 1 ATR 404 Training Level Test 2 405 Training Level Test 2 ATR 406 Training Level Test 4 407 Training Level Test $ ATR 408 First Level Test 1 409 First Level Test 1 ATR 410 First Level Test 2 411 First Level Test 2 ATR 412 First Level Test 4 413 First Level Test 4 ATR 414 Second Level Test 1 415 Second Level Test 1 ATR 416 Second Level 2 417 Second Level 2 ATR

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Sunday Morning 8:00 AM Tentative time Ring B Class Code Champ 201 39 Arabian SH Mares In-Hand 203 202 45 $$ Arabian SH Mares In-Hand ATH 2 & Over 203 203 40 Arabian SH Mares In-Hand Championship 204 46 Arabian SH Stallions In-Hand 206 205 50 Arabian SH Stallions In-Hand ATH 206 206 47 Arabian SH Stallions In-Hand Championship 207 53 Arabian SH Geldings In-Hand 209 208 59 $$ Arabian SH Geldings In-Hand ATH 2 & Over 209 209 54 Arabian SH Geldings In-Hand Championship 210 475 HA/AA SH Mares In-Hand 212 211 479 HA/AA SH Mares In-Hand ATH 212 212 476 HA/AA SH Mares In-Hand Championship 213 494 HA/AA SH Geldings In-Hand 215 214 498 HA/AA SH Geldings In-Hand ATH 215 215 495 HA/AA SH Geldings In-Hand Championship 216 484 HA/AA SH Stallions

Sport Horse Performance Class Code Break

220 347 Arabian SH Show Hack 221 1054 HA/AA SH Show Hack ATR 222 351 Arabian SH Show Hack ATR 223 1050 HA/AA SH Show Hack 224 335 Arabian SH Under Saddle 225 339 $$ Arabian SH Under Saddle ATR 226 773 HA/AA SH Under Saddle 227 777 $$ HA/AA SH Under Saddle ATR 228 335 Arabian SH Novice Horse Under Saddle 229 339 Arabian SH Under Saddle JTR 230 773 HA/AA SH Novice Horse Under Saddle 231 777 HA/AA SH Under Saddle JTR

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Arrival/Departure Time: Stalls may be occupied for the regular fee between 8:00 Am Thursday, May 27, 2010 until 6:00 PM, Sunday May 30, 2010. Those planning to arrive early or stay late must contact show manager so that security can be arranged. The cost will be prorated among those staying late or arriving early. Early Arrival: Early arrivals (prior to 8:00 AM on Thursday) must notify Show Manager before May 24, 2010. Arena Floor dimensions: 150 ft. x 300 ft. ~ Footing: Clay base with fresh 60/40 Light Sand Mix Stabling: Stalls are of sturdy construction in good condition, safe for horses. All stalls are covered and doors are provided. STALLS ARE RESERVED UPON PAYMENT OF STALL FEES. No stall fees will be refunded. No requests for adjoining stalls from different owners will be honored unless all entries are mailed together. Feed & Bedding: Shavings in compressed bales will be provided at $12.00 per bale. The exhibitors must provide feed & hay. A listing of area feed stores will be available in the show office for your convenience. RV & Camper Hook-ups: Motor home and camper hook-ups will be assigned on a first-come first-served basis. At the rate of $35.00 per day. There are 45 available sites. A check for the total number of days must accompany requests for reservations. Warm up Arena: One covered warm up arena is available all during the show. The show arena may be used for warm-up up to 30 minutes before classes, during long breaks, and after show hours except for time needed for wetting and dragging. Dogs: All dogs must be leased on the show grounds. No dogs allowed in the stands. Vendors/Sponsors: All vendors or Show Sponsors must check in with the office before setting up. Registration Requirements: Arabians: Horses show in this division must have been issued a certificate of registration from the Arabian Horse Registry of America, Inc., and/or the Canadian Arabian Horse Registry, or, if under one year of age, be eligible for registry and registration applied for (Exception: Art. 1699V.1) and must be entered under their full registered name. (Only weanlings that have had registration applied for may show without registration papers.) A copy of the registration papers showing proof of ownership must be submitted with entry form at the time of making entries. Competition management is responsible for notifying exhibitors of this requirement. Half-Arabians: Horses shown in this section must have been issued a certificate of registration from the Arabian Horse Association in the Half Arabian or the Anglo-Arabian Registry, or Canadian Part bred Arabian Registry, or if under one year of age, be eligible for registry and registration applied for and must be entered under their full registered name. AHA Membership Requirements: Membership in AHA is required for owners, trainers, drivers, riders, and halter handlers. All horses entered in any AHA approved show shall be owned by a member of AHA or the horse owner shall pay an additional fee of $10.00 per person to each AHA show. This provision shall not apply to any horse owner under 18 years of age. Any affiliated club of AHA provides and pays for an AHA membership for each of its members.

SPINDLETOP ARABIAN HORSE CLUB

208098808

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USEF MEMBERSHIP STATEMENT 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 nonmember registration 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) NRHA Endorsed Reining Competitions. 8) Opportunity classes, 9) citizens of other nations who have proof, in English, of current membership in good standing of their own National Federation, 10) USEA beginner novice division; and 11) assistant handlers in Dressage Sport Horse Breeding classes.

Entry Information Entry Requirements: A horse may only be entered in the name of the legal owner and must be entered under its full registered name. No horses may be entered on more than one entry form. Horses will be entered in the owner's name as recorded on the registration papers. If a horse is being leased or purchased on a sales contract, the lessee or new owner must have his/her name listed as owner on proper documentation provided to the show secretary. No farm names will be listed unless the farm is the recorded owner of the horse. A photocopy of the registration papers must accompany each entry. Entries without these copies will not be processed. All required AHA and USEF membership numbers must be on the entry form, and photocopies of current cards must be included with each entry. Numbers will not be assigned unless entry forms are complete. Payment of Entries: Entry fees and other charges must accompany entries, or entries will not be accepted. Blank, signed checks are not acceptable. Entry Deadlines & Post Entries: Entries must be postmarked no later than May 10, 2010. Entries postmarked after this date will be considered Post entries. Entering a class at the show: This is not a "ride-through-the- gate" show. To enter a class at the show, fill out an "ADD/SCRATCH CLASS FORM" one half hour before the session you plan to show. Entries will be accepted up to class time, but a penalty of $10.00 will be assessed if done after the session starts. If a rider rides through the gate without entering the class, a fee of $10.00 will be charged. All Dressage classes must be entered in time to schedule a ride time. You may SCRATCH A CLASS at the gate, but you must fill out paper work in the office to receive a refund for the class. This MUST be done before the gate opening on the class you want to scratch. After the class commences you will not receive a refund. No Refunds for Dressage classes for any reasons. ARENA CONFLICT: Exhibitors who have scheduled classes in two different arenas during the same show session, and who are concerned about missing one of the scheduled classes because of conflict, are requested to notify the Paddock Managers of a possible conflict. It is the sole responsibility of the exhibitor to manage any conflict should a conflict occur. Show management will do its best to accommodate all exhibitors.

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Refunds: Requests for refunds of class fees must be made in writing and accompanied by a veterinarian's certificate. Tack stall, horse stall, and office fees will not be refunded Championships: All entries placing 1st, 2nd, or 3rd, in qualifying class must enter the corresponding championship class or forfeit the prize money for the qualifying class. Horses will be excused with veterinarian certificate or if one handler qualifies more than one horse (please notify the show office in ADVANCE of the championship class if this is the case.) Championship classes must be entered at least 30 minutes before the session containing championship classes.

The Show Office does not automatically enter horses qualified for Championship classes!

Prizes: Trophy and six ribbons in regular halter, performance classes, sport horse under saddle classes and performance championship classes. Eight ribbons in equitation and ALL junior exhibitor classes, regular and championships. Trophy and Two ribbons in halter and sport horse in-hand championship classes.

Premiums: There will no prize money paid for Buy-a-Classes, Halter, Equitation, Lead Line, Showmanship, Dressage, Sport Horse In-Hand or classes with fewer than six entries. Prize Money distribution for other classes is as follows: Regular Performance $12 $ 8 $ 5

Championship $20 $ 15 $ 10

JTR Championship $25 $ 20 $ 15

Prize money will be credited at the show and any checks will be mailed within 30 days after the show. All accounts must be paid before leaving the show grounds or a delinquent checkout charge will be assessed.

Exhibitor Rights and Responsibilities

Indemnity and Responsibility: All entries are accepted with the understanding that neither Spindletop Arabian Horse Club, The Great Southwest Equestrian Center, the Show, The Show Committee, nor any Show Official will be held responsible for any loss, damage, or injury to any person, animal or property occasioned by him and the exhibitor shall indemnify the above mentioned parties against any and all loss, damages and liability thus occasioned, including but not limited to any and all legal costs, including attorney fees, which may be incurred as a result thereof. The submitting of an entry form to the show shall constitute an acceptance by each person signing same of the provisions herein set forth. USEF Accordance: The SAHC Spring Horse Show is a recognized by USEF Class "A" Arabian, Half-Arabian, Junior Exhibitor, and Half-Arabian Junior Exhibitor, USDF and approved by Arabian Horse Association for points toward Achievement awards and qualifying for Regional and National Championship shows. AHA ACCORDANCE: This show is conducted in accordance with the rules of the United States Equestrian Federation. The official book of the USEF will prevail for this show. This prize list is based on the rules of the current rulebook and the handbook of the Arabian Horse Association, where they apply respectively. Any changes or correction of rules will automatically become a part of the prize list. Each participant in this show is responsible for knowledge of and is subject the USEF rules. Every class offered which is covered by the rules and specifications of the current USEF rules book will be conducted and judged in accordance therewith. The show committee shall decide questions not covered by USEF rules and its decision will be final.

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UNDER TEXAS LAW (CHAPTER 87, PRACTICE AND REMEDIES CODE), AN EQUINE PROFESSIONAL ISNOT LIABLE FOR AN INJURY TO OR THE DEATH OF A PARTICIPANT IN EQUINE ACTIVITIES RESULTING FROM THE INHERENT RISKS OF EQUINE ACTIVITIES.

Class Specifications & Definitions

EVERY CLASS OFFERED HEREIN WHICH IS COVERED BY THE RULES AND SPECIFICATIONS OF THE CURRENT FEDERATION RULE BOOK WILL BE CONDUCTED AND JUDGED IN ACCORDANCE THEREWITH.

Amateur to Ride: Every rider 18 years old or older who enters in an Amateur to Ride class must have in his/her possession an Amateur Certification Card issued yearly by the USEF or make application for such certification at least one hour prior to riding in Amateur To Ride classes. Amateur Owner Member of Family: For horse show purposes the term "family" shall include the following: husband, wife, parent, step-parent, child, step-child, brother, sister, half-brother and sister, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, grandmother, grandfather, in-laws of the same relation as stated above. Junior Exhibitor: Limited to riders who have not yet reached their 18th birthday. For horse show purposes, the age of an individual on December 1st of the previous year shall be maintained throughout the entire year. Maiden, Novice and Limit Rider/Driver/Horse: Maiden Novice and Limit rider/driver/horse classes may be held using specifications from any of the performance sections in the Arabian Division. Maiden, novice and limit rider/driver/horse classes are open to those who have not won one (1), three (3) or six (6) first place ribbons respectively at Regular Member Arabian Competition in that particular performance section/division in which they are shown. Select-AOTR, AAOTR, JOTR, JTR- Classes are open to rider/driver/handler who has not won any of the following: BOD 1/18/04 Effective 3/1/04 (1) AHA Regional Top Five or higher in that particular performance section in which they are shown. (2) AHA National Top Ten or higher that particular performance section in which they are shown. (3) Two AHA Regional Top Five Awards or higher in a Select class that particular performance section in which they are shown. (4) An AHA National Top Ten or higher award in a Select class in that particular performance section in which they are shown. BOD 1/18/04 Effective 3/1/04 Riders in the Arabian, Half Arabian, or Anglo-Arabian Divisions shall not be considered separately when competing in the same performance section. If a rider is eligible to compete as a Select rider in a performance section on December 1, said eligibility remains throughout the current competition year (that eligibility is determined beginning with Regional and National competitions of 1997). All Medal Classes: Open to juniors who have not yet reached their 18th birthday prior to December 1. AHA medal classes with pattern must be held regardless of number of competitors. An AHA Medal class must have a minimum of three (3) competitors with proper appointments in order to have an AHA Medal awarded. For AHA Medal Classes with fewer than three (3) competitors Medal points will be earned. (Refer to Article 1709. (Res. 34-97) (Res. 1-97) (Res. 30-98) The official number of entries shall be the number of riders that are properly entered and appear in the arena at the time the gate is closed. A rider that is excused or eliminated during the class will not reduce this number.

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AHA Saddle Seat Medal Class: In addition to the rail work, all contestants are required to perform two or more individual tests from USEF Tests 1-15 or EC equivalent. To fill a class, THREE competitors with proper appointments must be entered, shown and judged.

AHA Reining Seat Medal Class: Open to juniors who have not reached their 18th birthday prior to December 1st. All contestants are required to perform a Reining pattern as outlined in USEF Reining, or EC equivalent. (Res 25-06) Dropping of bits is optional with the judge but if called for in the ring, assistance, if necessary, may be had from one of the ring officials. Reins shall not be removed from the horse's neck while inspecting bits. In an AHA Reining Seat Medal class an off pattern rider is eliminated and is not eligible to win a medal or ribbon. The prescribed AHA Reining Seat Equitation Score Sheet must be used and posted in accordance with USEF rule AR199.5. (Res.25-06) For Exhibitor Number information, refer to USEF rule EQ103.6. (Res. 8/07) AHA Western Horsemanship Medal: Open to juniors who have not reached their 18th birthday prior to December 1st. In addition to the rail work, all contestants are required to perform a minimum of four tests from USEF AR224. (BOD 5/06) AHA Hunt Seat Medal Class on the flat: All juniors riding in Hunt Seat Equitation section must wear protective headgear passing applicable ASTM standards (must be stamped inside the helmet) while riding in designated schooling & exercise areas, the show ring and while jumping anywhere on the show grounds. Open to juniors who have not reached their 18th birthday prior to December 1st. Following the rail work, all contestants are required to perform two or more individual tests from USEF AR217 1-4 and sub chapter 2 (EQ113). To fill a class, THREE competitors with proper appointments must compete. Walk-Trot/Jog: (See USEF rule XVI). Open to riders 10 years old & under, who has never been judged in a class at a recognized competition that requires a canter or lope. No cross entries into any other classes except halter or showmanship. NO STALLIONS ALLOWED (USEF Rule XVI, Chapter XXIV. Art. 1699). Lead line: Open to riders 2 through 6 years of age. No cross-entry is allowed into any other class in the show NO STALLIONS ALLOWED!

Sport Horse In-Hand – To be shown on the triangle. As per USEF AR 161.1. Marker will be used to define the triangle. Horses are walked and trotted on the perimeter of the triangle, then stop and show in an “open position” for conformation judging. The horse is stood with the neck in a natural position and the handler stands away from horse with a loose lead. Halter championships will be determined by the two highest scores from the preceding classes of that division.

Sport Horse Under Saddle - Sport Horse Performance will follow the performance classes’ provisions & regulations. If you place 1st, 2nd, or 3rd in the preliminary class, you must show back in the corresponding performance championship. Also you must scratch IN THE OFFICE on an official scratch form prior to the gate opening on that class to receive a refund. Class is to enter the ring counterclockwise at the trot. To be shown at the walk, trot, and canter both directions of the ring. Judge may request lengthening so stride at any gait and may request horse to back, either on the rail or in the line-up Dressage – Dressage classes 300-317 are open to Purebred Arabians, Half-Arabians, and Anglo-Arabians, classes 400-417 are open to all breeds of horses. All classes must be pre-entered. Times will be published. Dressage entries close May 10, 2010.Entries accepted by post-marked dates, first-come first scheduled. If show is over subscribed a waiting list will be maintained Official ride times will be posted by Friday Afternoon May 28, 2010. 2007 USEF and USDF Tests will be used.

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BUY-A-CLASS: Request any class or any championship class, which has a qualifying class. All Buy-a-Classes must be chosen and paid for by entry closing date, May 10, 2010, so that other exhibitors may be notified. Buy-a-Class fee is $60.00 plus class entry fee. No one individual, trainer, or barn may buy more than two classes, unless all classes are not sold within two days of entry closing. Show committee must approve all. The following age breaks will be permitted: 10 & under; walk-trot, 13 & under; 14-17; 18-39; 40 & over. The following classes will be permitted with show committee approval:

Contact Sherri Re at 281-513-5745 Arabian or HA English Pleasure, Country Pleasure, Western Pleasure, Hunter Pleasure, Park, Costume, Side Saddle, Pleasure Driving, Country Pleasure Driving, Reining, Trail, Dressage Intro, Training, First, Second Levels in the following classifications:

AOTR, AAOTR, AATR, ATR JTR, JOTR

Ladies, Gentlemen, Novice, Maiden, Limit, Select Rider

Junior Horse, Limit Horse, Novice Horse, Maiden Horse

Mares, Geldings, Stallions. Also included are:

Walk-Trot Pleasure 10 & under or ATR; Walk-Trot/Jog Equitation 10 & under or ATR;

– Open, ATR, JTR, AAOTR, JOTR, AATR, Junior Horse.

UPHA CHALLENGE CUP: Open to all saddle seat equitation riders. Riding a mare or gelding of any breed. This class is an "open" UPHA class, enabling the top four (4) riders to qualify (see UPHA rules). The winner is eligible for chapter, National, or Junior UPHA Championships and is eliminated from future qualifying classes for the remaining season. A Challenge Cup and 8 ribbons are awarded. Must be purchased 30 days prior to show in order to get approval from UPHA.

The following classes may NOT be purchased at this show: Cutting, working cow horse, hunter over fences, Jumper.

General Information

Cancellation or Combination of Classes: The Show committee reserves the right to cancel, combine, or divide any class to accommodate for an insufficient or excessive number of entries. Admission to the Arena: No person will be permitted to enter the arena except participants in the class, judges, and their assistants, show photographer and assistant, and show official and staff. Attendants: Attendants in charge of horses or assisting with preparation and showing of horses will be subject to order of the show Manager, Show Committee, or authorized agent. Attendants should be suitable and neatly dressed. Attendants will not be permitted in the arena until summoned by the judge. Calls For Classes - As a courtesy to our exhibitors, the public address system will be used to make barn calls if possible. However, exhibitors are responsible for seeing that entries reach the gate on time and should not rely solely on the P.A. system. Classes will be called promptly. The paddock manager should be notified of any special requirements and he/she may delay opening the gate for the next class for very brief accommodations. Please check your class schedule and make arrangements for fast change. Tack holds will only be granted for Back to Back classes and will be for 3 minutes per USEF rules. Request Tack Holds to the Paddock Master before the start of the session in which the tack change is necessary.

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The two-minute gate rule will be strictly enforced. It is the exhibitor's responsibility to be on time for his/her class regardless of difficulties with P.A. system. Time Outs: In the event of equipment breaking or a horse casting a shoe during the judging of a class, the judging shall be suspended for a time not to exceed five minutes to allow repairs to be made or the horse reshod. In all performance/breeding classes, an exhibitor is entitled to only one time-out per class (See Article 312). Exception: Reining, Hunter and Jumper classes.) Discipline: Any act of dishonesty, discourtesy, or disobedience to horse show officials on the part of the owner, trainer, groom, or rider will disqualify the horse and exhibitor from adjudication. The management reserves the right to remove a groom, owner, trainer, horse, or rider from the show without being liable for compensation or damages. Protests - See USEF Chapter 6. Medical wastes: Needles and other sharp medical waste should be disposed of in the Sharps Containers, which are located at various sites in the alleyways of the barn area. Judges: In the event of illness or failure of a judge or any other official to attend this show or to perform his duties, the Show Committee, reserves the right to substitute an official for the one who was officially designated in the prize list according to USEF rules. Cruelty or Abuse: Cruelty or abuse is forbidden on the show grounds. Such action(s) will be penalized by the show Committee According to USEF Rule III, Article 302. Excessive harm by any person including but not limited to the use of a whip or other object on any horse in a stall, runway, schooling area, show ring or elsewhere on the grounds before, during or after the show renders the offender subject to penalty. Judges shall enforce this rule in the ring. Submitting a signed entry constitutes acceptance of these provisions. USEF Drug Fees: To provide funds for research, inspection, and enforcement of rules regarding use of medication and drugs, each exhibitor must pay $15.00 per horse entered including halter and equitation horses. Identification Numbers: rider, driver, or handler shall prominently display the assigned number of each entry when the entry is exhibited. Motorized Vehicle Statement In accordance with 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 motorized vehicles as long as they are accompanied by an adult with a valid driver's license. 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), guardian(s), and/or trainer(s) from the competition grounds for the remainder of the competition and charges being filed against any of the above individuals in accordance with Chapter 6. Wheelchairs and other mobility assistance devices for individuals with disabilities are exempt from this rule.

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Map to the Great Southwest Equestrian Center

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