North American Saddle Mule Association Changes for 2009.pdfNorth American Saddle Mule Association JUNE15, 2008 MINUTES OF TELECONFERENCE GENERAL SHOW AND CONTEST RULES COMMITTEE IN

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MINUTES OF TELECONFERENCE GENERAL SHOW AND CONTEST RULES COMMITTEE

IN REGARD TO SUBMITTED RULES FOR THE 7TH EDITION HANDBOOK

In Attendance General Show and Contest Rules Committee Sue King- Chair, [email protected]

o Daren Wright, [email protected] o John Abrams, o Janet Hatch, [email protected] o Julie Waugh, [email protected] o Ken Colbert, [email protected] o Joyce Stratton, [email protected]

Respectfully submitted by

Sue King, Committee Chair

Presented by Julie Waugh

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By Law and Rule Change Submits NASMA Seventh Handbook RULES COMMITTEE PROCEDURES

• The Rules Chair posted all rule changes received. • The submitter's name was withheld. Consequently, the merit of the rule change was determined on the justification alone. • When rule changes were submitted on line or by mail, they cannot be changed, even by the chair. If changes were suggested by the

Committee, the submitter must give permission for the change and resubmit it. This maintains the integrity of the submitter and the Committee.

• Submissions were presented to the Committee as submitted with no change to wording, spelling or intent. • The Committee has reviewed each submission and either passed, rejected or tabled the submission with a comment from the committee.

The Rules Chair did not vote unless there was a tie in the voting of the Committee Members which there was not. • Those passed by the Committee will be presented to the BOD approval for Seventh Edition Rule Book. on July 9, 2008 at the Shelbyville

Board Meeting.

INDEX

A

Annual Rule Change/Rule Book · 25 AWARDS · 8

C

Cones and barrels · 33 Cones and Barrels · 21, 37

D

Donkey · 3 DONKEY · 10, 30, 43 DONKEY CLASSES · 2

E

Exhibitor and Awards · 5

F

Flag Race · 18 FLAG RACE · 22, 31 FLAGE RACE · 32 FUTUIRTY · 34

G

Green Mule Division · 13 GUEST JUDGES · 45

H

HALTER · 28 Hurdle Race · 20

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Junior Mule · 16 Junior mules · 9

L

LONGE LINE · 35

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NASMA Approved Class List · 4 NASMA Awards · 6 NASMA HIGH POINT YEAR END

AWARDS · 7 Novice Amateur · 11

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Open Mule Walk/Trot · 39, 44 Open Mule Western Walk-Trot · 38 open walk trot class · 24

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Rezone · 29

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sanctioning, · 22 SHOW APPROVAL · 40 Show Approved Class List · 15 SHOW SANCTIONING · 36 SPECIALTY CLASSES · 39 steer daubing · 19

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Titles and Awards · 26 Training Level · 4 Two year old mules and donkeys · 17

W

WORLD SHOW POINTS · 41

Y

Year End Award · 3 Year End Awards · 27

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DONKEY CLASSES COMMITTEE COMMENTS: The Committee feels this would put an undo hardship on Show Management considering the changing economy. However, the shows will be encouraged to have donkey classes.

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Bylaw or Rule Change Proposal Form North American Saddle Mule Association

due March 15, Annually

Mail to (or submit on-line) PO Box 343 * Boyd, Texas 76023 * [email protected]

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Recommendation for Rule Change Submitted: 9/20/2007 2:41:07 PM

OFFICE USE ONLY Standing Committee____________________ Date Received_____________________ Passed Committee Date______________ Chairman’s Signature___________________

Exiting Rule Number: 130 - Year End Awards Page Number: 43 Related rule numbers:

Recommendations for Change - # 4

15. High Point Training Level Donkey. Awarded to the donkey earning the most Training Level points in classes designated as Training Level Donkey. Training Level eligibility must be maintained for the entire Calendar Year. (renumber remaining to 16 & 17).

Justification and impact if rule is not changed

Should have been here included when the Division was established. Only mention of this Division for a Year End Award is buried in the Rules for it on page 59.

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Exiting Rule Number: 115 NASMA Approved Class List Page Number: 37 Related rule numbers:


Add: K.26 Training Level. Any of the performance classes listed in the Donkey Class List above specified as Training Level and limited to Walk/Trot.


Should have been here included when the Division was established. Only mention of these classes is buried in the Rules for it on page 59. (One stop shopping...)

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Recommendation for Rule Change Submitted: 9/21/2007 7:52:13 AM


Exiting Rule Number: 118 Points for NASMA Awards Page Number: 37 Related rule numbers: 130.C,

146.4.e.(1)

Recommendations for Change - # 6 Add Exhibitor and Awards to Rule. B. All animals must be registered with NASMA, and the owner on record and exhibitor must be current NASMA members to earn NASMA Points and Awards. Delete as redundant: Same sentence in 130.C page 42 and 146.4.e.(1) page 60


Documentation. Specify point/award requirements up front.

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COMMITTEE COMMENTS: The Committee feels the rule is correct as stands.




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Exiting Rule Number: 118 Points for NASMA Awards - C Page Number: 38 Related rule numbers:


Reworded and deleted "sex" from the Res Champ sentence. C. Points for Grand and Reserve: The Grand Champion Halter Mule or Donkey must receive one more point than any other halter mule or donkey. The Reserve Champion must receive ½ point more than any other halter mule or donkey. Only 1 point or ½ point will be awarded for Grand and Reserve regardless of the level of show. Mules and Donkeys compared separately.


Clarification. Left over cut/paste from an AQHA rule book.

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Exiting Rule Number: 130 NASMA HIGH POINT YEAR END AWARDS Page Number: 43 Related rule

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Recommendations for Change - # 8 Change "December 1" to "December 31" in 15. NASMA Leading Breeder Award and 16. NASMA Leading Jack Award.


Conforms to the definition of a "show season (January 1 through December 31)" specified in the paragraph under NASMA HIGH POINT YEAR END AWARDS.

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Exiting Rule Number: 118 Points for NASMA Awards Page Number: 37 Related rule numbers:


Delete all of Paragraph A to include the EXCEPTION. A. Points to be tabulated toward NASMA awards will be awarded only to qualifying 2-year-old and older mules.......


Weanlings are required to be registered to get points but they don't count (ever) for that animal. Yearlings get points but they don't count unless the owner/exhibitor pursues a Championship or a Superior and then they are limited. Implementation of this rule just caused every weanling and yearling to fall off of any year-end standing list.

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Exiting Rule Number: Page Number: Related rule numbers:


Junior mules can not be shown under saddle at a lope until their third birthday as of January 1.


To prevent enjury,physical as well as mental,to young animal. Most two year old mules are not mature enough metaly or physically to endure stress of lope under saddle.

COMMITTEE COMMENTS: The Committee feels this would be difficult to identify and document two year olds who are participating.

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Remove the following from Approved Donkey Classes 11. DONKEY CLASSES 6. Donkey Showmanship at Halter 17. Donkeymanship 18. Donkey Equitation 23. Donkey Reinsmanship


JUSTIFICATION: PAGE 133 Showmanship/Equitation Mulemanship/Donkeymanship These classes are judged on the exhibitor’s ability to fit and show the mule or donkey. These would be considered Amateur or Youth classes in which the points are awarded to the rider/handler/driver and not the animal. # 24 and #25 take care of these classes already. In addition, these classes would not count toward year end high point for the animal, but would for the exhibitor.

COMMITTEE COMMENTS: The Committee feels this would reduce participation in donkey classes.

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Exiting Rule Number: Rule 147 D pg 50 d Novice Amateur eligibility Page Number: Related rule

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Recommendations for Change - # 14 Change rule to: Novice Amateur/Disabled Rider NOVICE AMATEUR/DISABLED RIDER DIVISION A. This is a walk/trot only class. After this put in the rules already in the book for novice amateurs B. Disabled riders must be current NASMA members. C. Each participant in the disabled rider competition must be diagnosed with a mental or physical condition attested to by a licensed medical physician. The form must be completed, signed by a licensed medical doctor and returned to NASMA prior to competing in any NASMA approved Disabled Rider competition. D. Eligible Conditions: amputation, anthrogryposis, Asperger’s syndrome, autism, Batten’s disease, cebvrovascular accident(stroke), cerebella ataxia, cerebral palsy, Coffin Lowry syndrome, cystic fibrosis, Down syndrome, dwarfism, fragile X syndrome, Freidrick’s ataxia, Guillan Barre syndrome, hearing impairment, Hunter’s syndrome, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, mental retardation, multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, post polio syndrome, Prader Willie syndrome, Rhett syndrome, spina bifida, spinal cord injury, Touretts syndrome, traumatic brain injury, trisomy abnormalities, visual impairments. E. Special Adaptive Equipment may be allowed by filling out the special adaptive equipment form. This form must be completed, signed by a NARHA(North American Riding for the Handicapped Association), certified Special Olympic coach, or certified therapeutic riding instructor, indicating the adaptive equipment is required for the participant and returned to NASMA prior to competing in any NASMA approved Disabled Rider competition. F. For the Disabled Rider the mule does not have to be own by the exhibitor or their family. G. There is no point limit for the disabled rider. They may compete in this division as long as they like. H. An exhibitor may not show more than one mule in the same class and a mule cannot be shown by more than one exhibitor in the same class. I. Handlers are required for all classes with one handler per entry in the ring to facilitate the safety of the rider. The handler must be sixteen years of age or older. A halter must be on the mule either over or under the bridle for use by the handler if needed. The handler must have a suitable lead line in hand in case of need. The lead line may not be fastened to the bit. Handlers shall stand quietly as a group in a designated area of the ring unless their assistance is requied and requested by the judge or ring steward.

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Justification and impact if rule is not changed JUSTIFICATION: Justification: This is a division that is currently not being used. We have many begining amateurs that are not ready/comfortable with canter/loping. They want to show but do not enter for that reason. NASMA has not had a disabled rider want to show but other orginazation have included them so we should have a system in place before the request comes. This could be used as the optional classes for show management.

COMMITTEE COMMENTS: The Committee feels Novice and Disabled riders should not be in the pen together because of potential accidents and liability. In addition, the Committee recommends appointing an Equestrian Disability Competition Chair to look into how other breeds rules and into legal aspects of the Division. Novice will remain as is in the rule book.

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Exiting Rule Number: Rule 146 #3 Page Number: Related rule numbers:


Rewriting of this rule to make it a walk/trot division. Green Mule Division The Green Mule Division is open to any mule that is in the first two years of showing under saddle that has not progressed to the canter. a. The Green Mule Division classes will be limited to Walk/Trot classes. It is recommended that if show management offers a Green Mule Division that at least 3 classes are included (i.e. Western Pleasure, Trail and Hunter Under Saddle). Show management can add other types of Training Level classes at their discretion. b. No mule may be shown by more than one contestant in one event. c. Competing in one NASMA show or more between January and December 31 of a calendar year will count towards a full year of showing. The two years are consecutive and in the event the mule does not show the second year, it is still counted toward the Green Mule Division eligibility. d. There is no starting age limit for this division however; according to the NASMA Handbook, p 59, no mule can be shown before June 15th of his two year old year in under saddle classes. A mule can enter in this division at any age (older than two), as long as he has not been shown in any NASMA sanctioned show in classes that allowed for a canter/lope. e. If the Green Mule Division Classes ARE NOT OFFERED by show management the Green Division Mule CAN SHOW in non-Green Mule Division classes and still keep its eligibility in the Green Mule Division. f. Any mule showing in a Green Mule Division that advances to a non-Green Mule Division class in a show offering Green Mule Division classes will forfeit their Green Mule Division status effective immediately.

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COMMITTEE COMMENTS: The Committee feels Green Mule Division should be left as is. A Walk/Trot Specialty class has been approved on page 39.

g. A mule showing in the Green Mule Division classes may show in non-Green Mule Division classes as long as cantering/loping is not required. (i.e. Driving, Reinsmanship and Showmanship). h. All mules showing in the Green Mule Division must be shown with a legal snaffle, bosal or hackamore using two hands. i. Green Mule Division End of the Year High Point award stipulations: 1. The mule must be registered with the association and the rider and owner a current member with the association. 2. To maintain eligibility for end of the year awards a mule can not have been advanced to another division within the same calendar year. i.e. If a mule is advanced to and shown in Open, Amateur, or Youth division, any points accrued in the same year in the Green Mule level will be forfeit.

Justification and impact if rule is not changed Jusitfication: This is a division that is not used at this time. By making it a walk/trot division we would give mules,that have not been shown, time in the arena without the pressure of loping. This would be an optional set of classes for the show management to use.

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Exiting Rule Number: 115 NASMA Show Approved Class List Page Number: 36 Related rule numbers:


ADD Reinsmanship to Amateur Classes and Youth Classes REMOVE IT FROM Driving Classes


JUSTIFICATION: Reinsmanship is judged on the driver's/whip's ability, not the animal; therefore, pts go to the driver/whip. Class should be either Amateur or Youth where the exhibitor receives the points based on their ability to show the animal. If left in the Driving category, the pts can't go to the animal and are lost to the driver/whip. Consequently, it should be in the Amateur and Youth Divisions where points can be earned by the Amateur or Youth.

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Exiting Rule Number: 146 Mule & Donkey Class Divisions Page Number: 58 Related rule numbers: 143.A

Recommendations for Change - # 17 146 Mule & Donkey Class Divisions 1. Junior Mule. DELETE 2nd sentence of b. and all of c. and d.


Consistency, uniformity, redundancy. Covered by: 143 Performance General Rules (p55) A. Jr. Mules: Junior Mules may be shown in Senior classes only when Junior or Open classes are not offered in that event. Junior Mules entered in these classes may show in a snaffle or hackamore with the use of two hands or one handed in any legal shanked bit. 143.G. Class Entry Restrictions: There will be no cross entries between Gaited Trail Pleasure classes and Western Pleasure classes, i.e. entry in Walking Mule Trail Pleasure prevents entry in Western Pleasure Mule. Junior animal may not enter Senior animal classes in show where that same class is offered as a Junior class. A 10 & under exhibitor may not cross enter any other youth age division at the same show nor will he/she be allowed in any canter class at that show.

COMMITTEE COMMENTS: The Committee feels this redundancy is not problematic.

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Exiting Rule Number: 146.1A Page Number: 59 Related rule numbers:


Two year old mules and donkeys may be shown under saddle at walk, trot only and in snaffle,bosal/hackamore using two hands only. Any two year old shown in lope classes will not be eligible to show in NASMA futurity or in futurity classes. Two year olds shown in lope classes will not earn points towards year end awards.


To allow young animals more time to mature mentally as well as physically while gaining exposure to show climate without added stress or pressure of lope.

COMMITTEE COMMENTS: The Committee feels it is too difficult to document the age of a two year old in order to apply the rule.

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Exiting Rule Number: 186 Flag Race Page Number: 121 Related rule numbers:


I would ask the committee to either add this as a replacement to the current flag class or a seperate class all to getheir that the show committees could decide which one two run. Sec B is what would need changed two read, Set the barrels in the same patteren as the barrel class 183 at least 18 feet from sides and end of the arena. then on top of both the right and left barrel you would need to place a bucket of sand or dirt on to of the barrels The entry would have the choice of picking the flag from the right or left barrel but must do it from the outside of the barrel run around the end barrell and stick the falg in the out side of the barrel their would be a 5 second pently for missing the pick up the flag, and also a five second pently for missing the stick of the flag, knocking over any of the barrels would be a disqualification.


It is just a slight varation to the current flags that offers a slight degree of more control and difficulty for the contestants and thier Equine

COMMITTEE COMMENTS: The Committee feels t another submission addresses this.

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Exiting Rule Number: 180 Page Number: 114 Related rule numbers:


Name of class changed from buffalo hunt to steer daubing Sec. B rules changed to read Rider will start from behind a barrier daubed any ware from point of should to point of the hip in the rib cage and not on the spine of the cattle. Sec C. the rider must raise the stick in the air to signal completion of the run.


In our list of classes for approved shows on page 36 thier is no Buffalo hunt but thier is Steer daubing but no rules for the listed class

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Exiting Rule Number: 185 Hurdle Race Page Number: 120 Related rule numbers:


Remove the Class

Justification and impact if rule is not changed It has not been run at a show for Three seasons and it is dangerous class, I will be summiting an replacement for this class

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Exiting Rule Number: Addition of class To Gymkhana Divsion Page Number: Related rule numbers:


Cones and Barrels A. A timed event, in which the course is to be measured exactly. B. the course will be set as follows 1. three cones placed down the center of the arena at 21 feet intervals from the timer line. 2. then the barrel pattern to be set as listed in class 183 Barrel Racing c. the contestent would start on either side of the cones weaving the cones then running a barrel pattern and then weaving the cones the oppisite way back out when coming home from the third barrel Example: if the contestant would wish to be turning the right barrel first the y would start the pattern by weaving the left side of the first cone thright side of the second cone then the left side of the third cone going on to the right barrel and runing a barrel pattern whenleaving the third barrel the contestant would weave the cones left right left and crossing the timer line to finish the pattern.C. knocking over any of the obstcals would result in an five second pently D. Missing any part of the pattern loss of forward motion or weaving the cone s in the wrong order would result in a disqulified run.


to replace 185 hurdle race and give us a class to show the speed and control of the mule or donkeyI will be sending a drawn copy of the pattern by way of email to Sue King

COMMITTEE COMMENTS: Will use the diagram and wording from the 4H book.

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Exiting Rule Number: Page Number: 32 Related rule numbers: 113


Addition of: "After receiving an application for NASMA show or event sanctioning, the show and event sanctioning committee will review the application to determine if the requirements for sanctioning are met. Although requirements may be met, the committee will decide if it is in the best interest of NASMA to sanction the show or event.


A show may be declined NASMA sanctioning for reasons which may include: 1. Declining entries at previous shows or a start up show with no history of entries. 2. Previous failure to submit show results or NASMA fees within 90 days following show. 3. Concerns regarding facilities, accommodations, or shared class schedule with another breed discipline. This potential rule change might not ever be used, but in the event there is a concern, the show and event sanctioning committee will have the choice whether to sanction or not.

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Exiting Rule Number: 189 Page Number: 133 Related rule numbers:


Failure to follow prescribed pattern, knocking over or working the wrong side of the cones, or severe disobedience will not result in a disqualification but should be penalized severely, and the exhibitor should not place above an exhibitor that completes the pattern correctly. Excessive schooling or training, willful abuse, or loss of control of the horse by the exhibitor shall be cause for disqualification.


The part of the sentence was left off "the exhibitor should not place above...". This is industry standard for the class and its description for performance as listed in AQHA, Appaloosa, and Paint associations. At our world show an exhibitor was placed highest in the class with an incorrect pattern over 5 other exhibitors with correct patterns.

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Exiting Rule Number: 114 Page Number: 34 Related rule numbers: 115


Add an open walk trot class open to all and or breakdown to adult, amatuer, youth, donkey, etc. Please make this a point earning class.


This would open a class or more for exhibitors dealing with disabilities, surgery recovery, inexperience, and/or fear from a previous accident. Limiting this class to non-cross overs (lopers) would limit the number participating as well as giving the class a impression of a beginners class. This would keep riders like me from participating in the class as I am an experience rider and trainer who is dealing with a disability. At Congress this has been our biggest class in participation as well as a big money earner for the show.

COMMITTEE COMMENTS: The Committee feels this is addressed with the addition of another Walk/Trot class page 39.

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Annual Rule Change/Rule Book.

Justification and impact if rule is not changed Taking two (three depending on timing) years is too long to implement ideas. The expense would be up but could be off-set by increased participation.

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Exiting Rule Number: 124 NASMA Titles and Awards Page Number: 38 Related rule numbers:


C. Category. The following Categories are established for NASMA Titles and Awards. 1. Halter Mule (see "NASMA Approved Class List") 2. Cattle Working Mule (see "NASMA Approved Class List") 3. Gymkhana Mule (see "NASMA Approved Class List") 4. English Mule a. Hunter Under Saddle b. Hunter Hack c. Working Hunter d. Jumping 5. Western Mule a. Western Pleasure b. Trail c. Reining d. Western Riding e. Ranch Riding 6. Gaited Mule (see "NASMA Approved Class List") 7. Driving mule (see "NASMA Approved Class List") The same categories will be used for Donkey Champion awards but with Donkey specific classes only to be counted.


Reworded and condensed to clarify and reduces errors, omissions, and redundant work adding/changing/removing Titles, Awards and Class Names.

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Exiting Rule Number: 130 - Year End Awards Page Number: 43 Related rule numbers:


C. NASMA HIGH POINT YEAR END AWARDS DELETE: "The animal must be registered with NASMA to receive points and the owner must be a current NASMA member in order for points to count toward awards." Reword: 3. High Point Saddle Mule at Halter: Awarded to the mule earning the most points in Halter. 4. High Point Western Mule: Awarded to the mule earning the most points in the Western Category. 5. High Point English Mule: Awarded to the mule earning the most points in the English Category. 6. High Point Gymkhana Mule: Awarded to the mule earning the most points in the Gymkhana Category. 7. High Point Driving Mule: Awarded to the mule earning the most points in the Driving 8. High Point Cattle Working Mule: Awarded to the mule earning the most points in the Cattle Category. 9. High Point Gaited Mule: Awarded to the mule earning the most points in the Gaited Category.


Membership requirements are stated (or should be) in 118.a. where Point Requirements are initially covered. Referring to the Categories vice re-listing the Classes reduces errors, omissions, and redundant work adding/changing/removing Class Names.

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Exiting Rule Number: 115.A. MULE HALTER CLASSES Page Number: 34 Related rule numbers:


A. MULE HALTER CLASSES (All Halter class may be split into separate classes for John or Molly mules or their ages may be combined. It is the option of show management to offer Grand and Reserve Grand Championships in both sex divisions if all Halter Classes are divided by sex. Only "Open", non-breed specific Halter Classes, by age or height, are eligible for Grand and Reserve).


Youth and Amateur Halter is judged on the Exhibitor. Futurity Classes are "Closed" entries. Gaited Halter points go toward the "Gaited" Category.

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Exiting Rule Number: Article III, Directors Page Number: 11 Related rule numbers:


http://www.nasma.us/Rezone/index.htm

Justification and impact if rule is not changed Fair distribution of voting BOD based on the current NASMA population. Ease of meeting quorums.

http://www.nasma.us/Rezone/index.htm

COMMITTEE COMMENTS: The Committee feels this is not within its scope of evaluation and should be addressed by the ByLaws Committee.

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Exiting Rule Number: 146 sec.4. f. Page Number: 60 Related rule numbers: none known


"The calendar year in which the donkey reaches 50 points, will be.....Division" and "Once a donkey has reached 50 points he may continue to accrue points over 100 to complete the year in which he is competing." -in other words, substitute "50 points" for "200 points" -


One of the most important objectives when creating the training level donkey division of classes was to encourage new or novice donkey riders to have more confidence, to "enter the fold", start showing, join nasma, etc. At 200 points allowed, newcomers may lose the anticipated enthusiasm to show in a class where the familiar top 2-3 placed animals have been seen in these classes for 2,3,4, or more years. It takes a long time to accrue 200 points in classes that have 1/2 dozen entries and are offered at only 2-3 shows nation wide. It's just one of those innocent over-sights or askew estimations made at the time of the original set-up of the division.

Amended by submitter to submit 50 points instead of 100.

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Exiting Rule Number: 186 Page Number: 121 Related rule numbers: none


186.-E. Should read - "E. Striking the animal with the flag, failure to circle the barrel or carry the flag across the finish line will result in disqualification. Timer starts ..... finish line."


Needed clarification of dq result of not carrying the flag across the line or striking the animal with the flag.

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This not a recommedation to change but an additional oppition to the listed pattern of The flag Class A) Use the standard Barrel Pattern B) Set A Bucket of sand or dirt on top of the First and second barrel. C) The rider would the be able to decide what side of the arena to start on and run the pattern as follows around the outside of all barrels if going to the left barrel first the rider would pick up the fla from that barrel ride around the in barrel and then stick it in the right barrel. time would start when the rider cross the start finish line and end when they crossed it again. C) Pentalies would include missing the pick or the stick of the flag for a pently of five seconds each resulting in the maxium of ten seconds. D) knocking over the obstacle would result in a no time or DQ E) the flag sould be a min. of 12 inches long with a point and 1/2" in diameter


This make up of the class adds for more of a controlled run and accurrate run making for more the an all out run to the line

COMMITTEE COMMENTS: The Committee feels at this time there is not need for an additional class. Should this rule be resubmitted with fewer errors and clearer language, it will be considered for the next rule book.

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Cones and barrels please change letter D to read set the barrels to the measurments shown below in the pattern


correct wording COMMITTEE COMMENTS: The Committee feels another submission addresses this.

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The Committee feels it is not within its scope to approve the addition of this Futurity Division without BOD approval after presentation to and discussion with the Board of Directors. The Rules Committee will follow whatever recommendations and wording the Board of Directors approves.

Exiting Rule Number: 146 Mule and Donkey Division Page Number: 58? Related rule numbers:

Recommendations for Change - # 35 A. Futurities

1. Approval may be obtained the Show and Sanctioning Committee to hold futurity classes in Gaited, English and Western Divisions. 2. Beginning in January of 2008, Futurity Mules must out of Registered NASMA Jacks. 3. Beginning in January of 2010,Futurity Mules participating in these classes

a. must be out of Jacks registered with NASMA b. must be registered with NASMA

4. Beginning in January of 2012, Futurity Mules participating in these classes a. must be out of NASMA All Star Futurity nominated Jacks b. must be NASMA All Star Futurity nominated

5. Stock Mules a. Weanlings Futurity Mules

(1) Weanling Futurity Mules are those who are born in the year of the Futurity and must be under 1 year old as of December 31 of the year of the show.

(2) Accepted Classes (3) Weanling Futurity Halter

b. Yearlings Futurity Mules (2)Accepted Classes (1) Yearling Futurity Mules must be one year old as of January 1 and under two years old as of December 31 of the year

of the show. (2) Accepted Classes

(a) Yearling Futurity Halter (b) Yearling futurity Longe line walk trot/jog.

c. Two Year Old Futurity Mules (2)Accepted Classes (1) Two Year Old Futurity Mules must be two years old as of January 1 and under three years old as of December 31 of

the year of the show. (2) Accepted Classes

(a) Two Year Old Futurity Halter (b) Two year old Futurity walk/trot under saddle

d. Three Year Old Futurity Mules (3)Accepted Classes (1) Three Year Old Futurity Mules must be three years old as of January 1 and under four years old as of December 31 of

the year of the show. (2) Three Year Old Futurity Mules must be shown in either a regulation snaffle or hackamore. (3) Accepted Classes

(a) Three Year Old Futurity Halter (b) Three Year Old Futurity Western Pleasure (c) Three Year Old Futurity Trail

6. Gaited Mules a. Three Year Old Futurity Gaited Mules

(1) Three Year Old Futurity Mules must be shown in either a regulation snaffle or gaited shanked bit. (2) Accepted Classes

(a) Three Year Old Futurity Gaited Halter (b) Three Year Old Futurity Walk & Favorite Gait

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Exiting Rule Number: 146 Mule and Donkey Division Page Number: 58? Related rule numbers:


YEARLING LONGE LINE RULES 1. The exhibitors enter the ring one at a time. 2. When the whistle blows, 90 seconds are allowed to walk and jog/trot in both directions. 3. After all exhibitors have lounged their mules, they are stood up, as in a halter class, and judged on conformation suitable to a performance mule. 4. Judges are instructed to judge 70% on way of going suitable to a pleasure muleand 30 % on conformation suitable to a pleasure mule. 5. Equipment is a rope halter or flat halter and lounge line attached to the halter by the side ring or center , not to go over the nose, under the chin or over the poll. 6. Exhibitors are to dress appropriately, as if presenting a halter mule in competition. Hunt Seat exhibitors may dress in English attire if entry is thought to be a hunt seat prospect.


rules for Futurity Yearling longe line COMMITTEE COMMENTS: The Committee recommends using the NSBA rules for this class.

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Exiting Rule Number: 113 Show Page Number: 32 Related rule numbers:


113C.Application An application form(s)shall be postmarked(postal meter are not accepted)to NASMA at least ninety (90)days prior to the show or contest entry deadline or show date, whichever comes first. Any application mailed from outside the continental U.S. must be postmarked one hundred (100)days prior to the show or contest entry deadline or show date whichever comes first. The application(s) must be accompanied by a fee of twenty five dollars($25) for members,fifty dollars($50) non members per show or contest. The amount of twenty five dollars ($25) will be refunded to show management who submitt show results with in two(2) weeks from last day of show or contest(postmark).


To encourage timely submission of show results To boost membership To reward shows for timely submission of results of NASMA sanctioned events

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SAME RULE ALREADY SUBMITTED




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Exiting Rule Number: 186 Hurdle Race Page Number: Related rule numbers: 186


Strike the current class hurdles and replace it with Cones and Barrels 186 Cones and Barrels A)Timed event in which the course is to be measured exactly(per the diagram already suppllied B)The course will be set as follows 1)This patter is set up on the basic pole bending pattern, using cones for the first three poles and ading a barrel patern with the third barrel being placed were the lastt pole would have been. 2)The first and second barrel to be placed 60 feet apart across from were the fourth pole wolud be .C)The rider may start on either side of the first cone. Weave the cones then run a barrel pattern then come back and weave the cones the oppistie of the way they were run coming into the pattern.Example: If the contestant would wish to be turning the right barrels first they would start the pattern by weaving the left side of the first cone right of the second and left of the third cone going to the right barrel and running a barrel pattern when leaving the third barrel the contestant would then weave the cones going out left right left and crossing the timer line to finish the pattern. D) Cones or barrels knocked over are a five second pently per cone or barrel. E) Failure to do a correct pattern is a disqualification. jumping over instead of weaving a cone is disqualification.


Simply this is better wording for the rul book please leave current pattern in place(drawing)

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Exiting Rule Number: Open Mule Western Walk-Trot Page Number: 104 Related rule numbers: 115 B &

C

Recommendations for Change - # 49 172.5 Points to be counted toward the Western Category for year-end High-Point and Life-Time Points. The mule may not cross enter into an open/junior/senior class that requires a lope in any division at the same show. The mule may be exhibited by the same or different rider in the Youth or Amateur classes. Legal bit requirements apply. Any age mule may be shown in a legal snaffle bit or bosal with 2 hands. Should the show inadvertently allow cross entry, all points earned by cross entries will be forfeited. Western equipment and attire apply.


1. This gives a non-seasoned mule (regardless of age) show exposure. This also allows the seasoned mule an opportunity to be in a show ring w/o the pressure of the lope. Riders recovering from injuries or inexperienced riders have the opportunity for Points or Show experience. 2. No cross-entry. Keeps the playing field equal. No single mule can dominate WT and WP for dual points. This class is designed for show ring "exposure" for either the mule or the exhibitor. The mule may be exhibited with same or different rider in Youth or Amateur classes because those points are awarded to the rider, not the mule.

COMMITTEE COMMENTS: The Committee accepted another Walk/Trot rule they felt better fit the needs page 39.

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Bylaw or Rule Change Proposal Form

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Mail to (or submit on-line)

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Exiting Rule Number: New - Open Mule Walk/Trot - Plan B Page Number: 36 Related rule numbers:

115.8

Recommendations for Change - # 50 Class to be added as a "Specialty" class. 172.5 Open Mule Walk/Trot. The mule may not cross enter into another class requiring a lope with the SAME exhibitor at that show. Legal bit requirements apply although any age mule may be shown in a legal snaffle bit or bosal with 2 hands. Should the show inadvertently allow cross entry, all riding points earned by cross entries will be forfeited. Western equipment and attire apply.


1. This gives a non-seasoned mule or exhibitor (regardless of age) show exposure. This also allows the seasoned mule an opportunity to be in a show ring w/o the pressure of the lope. Riders recovering from injuries or inexperienced riders have the opportunity to show. 2. No cross-entry. This class is designed for show ring "exposure" for either the mule or the exhibitor. The mule may be exhibited by another rider in lope classes. 3. The concept of having it as a Specialty is because we (NASMA) require Shows to have Specialties in order to get an A rating. We ask/require shows to offer classes that consistently has 0 or 1 or 2 entries. New shows could buy 6 ribbons and have 0 entries. This class would pay for itself (from the shows perspective). 4. Mules only. Donkeys already have a "training level" category.

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SHOW APPROVAL

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Page 38 of the NASMA 6th Edition Handbook: 118 Points for NASMA Awards H. A NASMA member will have had to compete in at least one NASMA sanctioned show, competing in NASMA classes, WITHIN THE YEAR OF the NASMA World Show for any points accrued at the NASMA World Show to count towards the .NASMA year end High Point awards for that year. I. Youth. A NASMA Youth member will have had to compete in at least one NASMA sanctioned show, competing in NASMA Youth classes, WITHIN THE YEAR OF the NASMA World show for any points accrued at the World show to count towards year end High Point Awards for that year.”

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The Committee felt this item was beyond the scope of the Rules Committee and should be addressed by the Board of Directors and legal council. 104 Membership pages 24-25 B. Termination of NASMA Membership either by court order or court mediation shall prevent that member whose membership has been terminated, resigned from or denied due to such legal action from reapplying for NASMA membership. JUSTIFICATION: Recently having had members resign as a result of court action and mediation and because their actions were disruptive and damaging to the Association. It would be short sighted of the Association to allow those individuals to become members again.

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Remove the following from Approved Donkey Classes 11. DONKEY CLASSES 6. Donkey Showmanship at Halter 17. Donkeymanship 18. Donkey Equitation 23. Donkey Reinsmanship


JUSTIFICATION: PAGE 133 Showmanship/Equitation Mulemanship/Donkeymanship These classes are judged on the exhibitor’s ability to fit and show the mule or donkey. These would be considered Amateur or Youth classes in which the points are awarded to the rider/handler/driver and not the animal. # 24 and #25 take care of these classes already. In addition, these classes would not count toward year end high point for the animal, but would for the exhibitor.

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Bylaw or Rule Change Proposal Form

North American Saddle Mule Association due March 15, Annually

Mail to (or submit on-line)

PO Box 343 * Boyd, Texas 76023 * [email protected]: 940-389-5608 FAX: 940-433-3860



Exiting Rule Number: New - Open Mule Walk/Trot - Plan B Page Number: 36 Related rule numbers:

115.8

Recommendations for Change - # 50 Class to be added as a "Specialty" class. 172.5 Open Mule Walk/Trot. The mule may not cross enter into another class requiring a lope with the SAME exhibitor at that show. Legal bit requirements apply although any age mule may be shown in a legal snaffle bit or bosal with 2 hands. Should the show inadvertently allow cross entry, all riding points earned by cross entries will be forfeited. Western equipment and attire apply.


1. This gives a non-seasoned mule or exhibitor (regardless of age) show exposure. This also allows the seasoned mule an opportunity to be in a show ring w/o the pressure of the lope. Riders recovering from injuries or inexperienced riders have the opportunity to show. 2. No cross-entry. This class is designed for show ring "exposure" for either the mule or the exhibitor. The mule may be exhibited by another rider in lope classes. 3. The concept of having it as a Specialty is because we (NASMA) require Shows to have Specialties in order to get an A rating. We ask/require shows to offer classes that consistently has 0 or 1 or 2 entries. New shows could buy 6 ribbons and have 0 entries. This class would pay for itself (from the shows perspective). 4. Mules only. Donkeys already have a "training level" category.

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GUEST JUDGES

COMMITTEE COMMENTS: The Committee has tabled this submission until the submitter can be contacted to approve changes the Committee would like to see. Wording suggested for the first sentence by the Committee:

A NASMA Division judge’s card be issued on a show to show basis to qualified or other breed judges for Divisions of Dressage, Gaited, Cattle, Cutting and Reining.

Documents

North American Saddle Mule Association Changes for 2009.pdfNorth American Saddle Mule Association JUNE15, 2008 MINUTES OF TELECONFERENCE GENERAL SHOW AND CONTEST RULES COMMITTEE IN