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WHERE: Round Up Inn
Amon Carter Exhibits Hall
Will Rogers Memorial Center
WHEN: Friday September 29, 2000
6:30 P.M.
COST: $6.00 FILET STEAK DINNER
Since AMHA is providing a portion of the cost for this Filet dinner, it is only necessary for each person who attends to pay a small fee of $6.00.Please make reservations before September 8, 2000 by contacting John or Janet Nelson, PO Box 1773, Springtown, TX 76082, Phone 817-221-2492.
You will receive your ticket(s) upon arrival at the show. ACT NOW as reservations with the caterer must be made in advance.
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LODGING
HOST HOTELS
Green Oaks Park Hotel
6901 West Freeway, Ft. Worth, TX 76116
(800) 772-2341(Texas) or (800) 433-2174 (outside Tex)
Courtyard by Marriott
3150 Riverfront Drive., Ft. Worth, TX 76107
(817) 335-1300 or fax (817) 336-6926
LaQuinta Hotel-West
7888 I-30, Ft. Worth, TX 76108
(817) 246-5511 or (800) 531-5900
Ramada Inn Midtown
1401 S. University Dr., Ft. Worth, TX 76107
(817) 336-9311 or fax (817) 877-3023Residence Inn
1701 S. University Dr., Ft. Worth, TX 76107
(817) 870-1011 or Fax (817) 877-5500
OTHERS
LaQuinta Inn & Suites
4900 Bryant Irvin Rd., Ft. Worth, TX 76132
(817) 370-2700 or (800) 531-5900
Homestead Village
1601 River Run, Ft. Worth, TX 76107
(817) 338-4808 or fax (817) 338-4779
POSSIBLE SUPPLIERS
American Sign Works
Sign Preparation
5829 Jacksboro Hwy.
Rt. 199
Ft. Worth, TX 76114
(817) 624-7446
Fax (817)625-3989
Metro Golf Carts
Golf Cart Rental
4063 South Freeway
Ft. Worth, TX
(817) 921-5491
Contact Ben King
Freeman Decorating
Carpets-Tables-Chairs-Props
8801 Ambassador Row
Dallas, TX 75247-4622
(214) 634-1463
Fax (214) 905-0957
Box and Ship
Postage, Copies, Faxes, Shipping, Etc.
4455 Camp Bowie Blvd.
Ft. Worth, TX 76107
(817) 377-8754
fax (817) 377-8244
Alexander Lumber Co.
Lumber & Supplies
2205 Montgomery St.
Ft. Worth, TX
(817) 732-1421
Colortyme
Furniture Rental
5158 East Belknap
Haltom City, TX 76117
(817) 222-1515
Fax (817) 222-1538
Hertz Rent-A Car
Special AMHA Contract
Call 1-800-654-2240
for special discounted rates on AMHA Group Meeting Contract--refer to CV # 02720002
Moores Catering Catering on show grounds
(817) 336-1221
AL's Formal Wear Formal Wear Rental
6385 Camp Bowie
Ft. Worth, TX 76116
(817) 731-3737
THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS
A special Thank You to all the Volunteers who helped make the
2000 AMHA National Show successful! This list includes the volunteers
who signed-up to serve on the National Show Hospitality Committee,
as well as, others who have "stepped forth" to offer
time, talent and energies.
THANK YOU
John Nelson, Hospitality Committee Chairperson
Al Cochran Glen Gartman
Lois Cochran Bruce Giles
Connie Davis Patricia Giles
Louise Davis Janet Nelson
Roger Davis Earleen Roberts
Vickie Davis Gwen Springfield
Jackie Dixon Louis Springfield
Jimmy Dixon Polly Weisburg
Glen Ferguson Barbara Williams
Louise Ferguson Ben Williams
Barbara Gartman
AND members of the Southwestern Miniature Horse Club and the Greater
Houston Miniature Horse Club.
Hall Of Fame Display
This wonderful display will be located in the Richardson-Bass
Building inside the John Justin Show arena. This Hall of Fame
Display features a museum of pictures and biographical sketches
of former AMHA National Grand Champions.
You won't want to miss it!
YOUTH HIGH POINT GIRL/HIGH POINT BOY
Recognition will be given to both
Thank You To Our Sponsors
Four $500.00 Savings Bonds donated by SUPREME EQUINE DESIGN, Taylor,
TX. One to each HI POINT BOY& AND GIRL in the 8-12 and 13-17
age groups.
Four $250.00 Savings Bonds donated by SUPREME EQUINE DESIGN, Taylor,
TX. One to each RESERVE HI POINT BOY & GIRL in the 8-12 and
13-17 age groups.
Unique awards will be presented to the HI POINT BOYS & GIRLS
in the 7 and under age group compliments of SUPREME EQUINE DESIGN.
Special Designed Belt Buckles sponsored by:
RATTLESNAKE BAYOU MINIATURE HORSES, Patricia Parker Crosby, Greenville,
MS
NORTHWEST MINIATURE HORSE CLUB
K-NELL MINIATURES, Ken and Nell Jackson, Jackson, MS
AMERICAN MINIATURE HORSE ASSOCIATION YOUTH FUND
12:00 NOON Check In for Youth Judging Contest,
John Justin Arena.
See page 61-62 for entry information .
1:00 P.M. Judging Contest Begins
Class 001 Halter Obstacle
Class 002 Hunter
Class 003 Yearling Stallions 28"-30"
Class 004 Yearling Mares 28"-30"
Class 005 Senior Geldings 30"-34" Class 006 Senior Stallions
30"-34"
Class 007 Roadster
Class 008 Single Pleasure Driving
5:00 P.M. National Sale and Welcome Reception
Sale Proceeds to benefit AMHA Youth Scholarship Fund & AMHA
Gelding Fund
Youth Team Calcutta and Check-in for Team Tournament
All Youth entered in Youth classes at the National Show are recruited
on a Team for participation in the Team Tournament. We encourage
the Youth to cheer on and support each other as they compete during
their classes. If you have children who will be attending the
National Show, and are not entered in Youth Classes, but would
like to participate in the Youth Activities at the National Show,
PLEASE LET US KNOW. They are welcome to participate also, but
we need to know how many will be expected for awards purposes.
The Youth Room will be available this year, but will have hours
of accessibility, and be much more closely monitored. Of course
we are counting on our Youth to maintain a high standard of responsibility,
consideration and manners at all times. For questions or comments
on any Youth Activities contact: Cheryl Belcher @ 512-868-1142
or Email:Starmaker8@aol.com
The Youth Committee needs your help. Horses are needed
for use in the Youth Judging Contest on Friday, September 29.
If you can volunteer the use of your horse(s) for this important
Youth event - contact Cheryl Belcher. Please see the list of classes
that are included in the contest (on the preceding page) to get
an idea about the type of horses that are needed.
Thanks for your willingness to help!
NATIONAL SHOW SALE
When:
Friday evening September 29
starting at 5 P.M.
Where:
At the AMHA National Show in conjunction with the National Show Welcome Reception in the Round Up Inn at the Will Rogers Memorial Center.
What:
Selling at public auction, up to 25 of the AMHA's most select Miniature horses, from some of the Association's finest breeders, to the highest bidders.
Why:
Net proceeds to benefit two very worthy causes - the AMHA Youth Scholarship Fund and the AMHA Gelding Incentive Fund.
Plan to be present for this great promotional event
and bring your checkbook!
YOUTH NATIONAL CLASSES
Saturday, September 30--Justin Arena
Amateur, Futurity, and Youth Judges
8:00 A.M.
1 Youth 13 and older Exhibiting Junior Mare
2 Youth 8-12 Exhibiting Junior Mare
3 Youth 7 and under Exhibiting Junior Mare
4 Youth P/M Challenged 17 and under Exhibiting
Mare or Gelding
5 Youth 13 and older Exhibiting Senior Mare
6 Youth 8-12 Exhibiting Senior Mare
7 Youth 7 and under Exhibiting Senior Mare
8 Youth P/M Challenged Showmanship, 17 and under
12 NOON
9 Youth Showmanship, 13-17
10 Youth Showmanship, 8-12
11 Youth Showmanship, 7 and under
12 Youth Country Pleasure Driving, 13-17
13 Youth Country Pleasure Driving, 12 and under
5:00 P.M. Presentation Youth Judging Contest Awards
6:00 P.M. Youth Pizza Party in Make-up Area
& Evening Show
14 Youth Costume
15 Youth 13 and older Exhibiting Senior Gelding
16 Youth 8-12 Exhibiting Senior Gelding
17 Youth 7 and under Exhibiting Senior Gelding
18 Youth 13 and older Exhibiting Junior Gelding
19 Youth 8-12 Exhibiting Junior Gelding
20 Youth 7 and under Exhibiting Junior Gelding
21 Youth Single Pleasure Driving, 12 and under
22 Youth Single Pleasure Driving 13-17
YOUTH AND AMATEUR NATIONAL CLASSES
Sunday, October 1--Justin Arena
Amateur, Futurity And Youth Judges
8:00 A.M.
23 Youth Obstacle Driving, 13-17
24 Youth Obstacle Driving, 12 and under
25 Youth Halter Obstacle, 13-17
26 Youth Halter Obstacle, 12 and under
27 Youth Hunter, 13-17
28 Youth Hunter, 12 and under
29 Youth Jumper, 13-17
30 Youth Jumper, 12 and under
31 Adult P/M Challenged Showmanship
32 Adult P/M Challenged Exhibiting Mare or Gelding
33 Youth Roadster
6:00 P.M. YOUTH PARADE AND AWARDS
7:00 P.M. YOUTH ICE CREAM AND CAKE PARTY
7:00 P.M. AMATEUR NATIONAL CLASSES
34 Combination Costume
35 Amateur Owned, Trained and Exhibited Mares
36 Amateur Owned, Trained and Exhibited Geldings
37 Amateur Owned, Trained and Exhibited Stallions
38 Amateur Single Pleasure Driving, Level 1
39 Amateur Single Pleasure Driving, Level 2
AMATEUR NATIONAL CLASSES
Monday, October 2-- Justin Arena
Amateur, Futurity and Youth Judges
8:00 A.M.
40 Amateur Senior Mares, Level 1
41 Amateur Senior Mares, Level 2
42 Amateur Senior Stallions, Level 1
43 Amateur Senior Stallions, Level 2
44 Amateur Junior Stallions, Level 1
45 Amateur Junior Stallions, Level 2
1:00 P.M .
46 Amateur Junior Mares, Level 1
47 Amateur Junior Mares, Level 2
48 Amateur Junior Geldings, Level 1
49 Amateur Junior Geldings, Level 2
50 AOTE Roadster
51 AOTE Country Pleasure Driving
52 AOTE Single Pleasure Driving
6:00 P.M .
53 Amateur Roadster
54 Amateur Country Pleasure Driving, Level 1
55 Amateur Country Pleasure Driving, Level 2
56 Amateur Senior Geldings, Level 1
57 Amateur Senior Geldings, Level 2
58 Amateur Grand Champion Gelding
59 Amateur Grand Champion Mare
60 Amateur Grand Champion Stallion
OPEN AND NATIONAL FUTURITY CLASSES
Tuesday October 3--RING-1--Justin Arena
Amateur, Futurity and Youth Judges
8:00 A.M.
61 Mare and Current Year Foal
62 Best Matched Pair
63 Three By One Owner
NATIONAL FUTURITIES
F1 Two-Year-Old Geldings Futurity
F2 Two-Year-Old Mares, 30" and Under Futurity
F3 Two-Year-Old Mares, over 30"-33" Futurity
F4 Two-Year-Old Stallions, 30" and under Futurity
F5 Two-Year-Old Stallions, over 30"-33" Futurity
1:00 P.M.
F6 Yearling Geldings Futurity
F7 Three Year-Old Hunter Futurity
F8 Three-Year-Old Single Pleasure Driving Futurity
6:00 P.M.
F9 Yearling Mares, 28" and under Futurity
F10 Yearling Mares, over 28"-30" Futurity
F11 Yearling Mares, over 30"-32" Futurity
F12 Yearling Stallions, 28" and under Futurity
F13 Yearling Stallions, over 28"-30" Futurity
F14 Yearling Stallions, over 30"-32" Futurity
64 Produce of Dam
65 Get of Sire
NATIONAL OPEN CLASSES
Tuesday, October 3--RING 2--Watt Arena
Open Class Judges
8:00 A.M.
66 Open Obstacle Driving
67 Open Halter Obstacle
Break
68 Open Hunters
69 Open Jumpers
2:00 P.M.
70 Golden Showmanship
71 Adult Showmanship
72 Liberty
AMATEUR NATIONALS--Conclusion
Wednesday October 4--RING 2--Watt Arena
Amateur, Futurity and Youth Judges
8:00 A.M.
73 Amateur Obstacle Driving
74 Amateur Halter Obstacle
Break
75 Amateur Hunters
76 Amateur Jumpers
77 Amateur Showmanship
NATIONAL OPEN CLASSES
Wednesday October 4--RING 1-Justin Arena
Open Class Judges
8:00 A.M.
78 Weanling and Yearling Geldings
79 Two Year-Old Geldings
80 Senior Mares, 28" and under
81 Senior Mares, over 28"-30"
82 Senior Mares, over 30"-32"
83 Senior Mares, over 32"-34"
1:00 P.M.
84 Gentlemen Roadster
85 Open Country Pleasure Driving, 32" and under
86 Single Pleasure Driving, Stallions
87 Open Country Pleasure Driving, over 32"-34"
88 Multiple Hitch--Draft Harness--Three or More Horses
5:00 P.M.
89 Adult Costume
90 Single Fine Harness
91 Gentlemen Single Pleasure Driving
92 Top Ten Weanling and Yearling Geldings
93 Top Ten Two Year-Old Geldings
94 Top Ten Senior Mares, 28" and under
95 Top Ten Senior Mares, over 28"-30"
96 Top Ten Senior Mares, over 30"-32"
97 Top Ten Senior Mares, over 32"-34"
98 National Grand And Reserve
Champion Junior Geldings
99 National Grand And Reserve
Champion Senior Mares
NATIONAL OPEN CLASSES
Thursday, October 5--Justin Arena
Open Class Judges
8:00 A.M.
100 Weanling Mares, 26"and under
101 Weanling Mares, over 26"-30"
102 Yearling Mares, 28" and under
103 Yearling Mares, over 28"-30"
104 Yearling Mares, over 30"-32"
1:00 P.M.
105 Open Roadster
106 Two-Year-Old Mares, 28"and under
107 Two-Year-Old Mares, over 28"-30"
108 Two-Year-Old Mares, over 30"-33"
109 Multi-Colored Mares
110 Solid-Colored Mares
5:00 P.M.
111 Ladies Roadster
112 Multiple Hitch-Light Harness--Pairs or Tandem
113 Single Pleasure Driving, Geldings
114 National Grand and Reserve Champion
Country Pleasure Driving Horses
115 Top Ten Weanling Mares, 26" and under
116 Top Ten Weanling Mares, over 26"-30"
117 Top Ten Yearling Mares, 28" and under
118 Top Ten Yearling Mares, over 28"-30"
119 Top Ten Yearling Mares, over 30"-32"
120 Top Ten Two-Year-Old Mares, 28" and under
121 Top Ten Two-Year-Old Mares, over 28"-30"
122 Top Ten Two-Year-Old Mares, over 30"-33"
123 National Grand & Reserve Champion Junior Mares
NATIONAL OPEN CLASSES
Friday, October 6--Justin Arena
Open Class Judges
8:00 A.M.
124 Weanling Stallions, 26" and under
125 Weanling Stallions, over 26"-30"
126 Yearling Stallions, 28" and under
127 Yearling Stallions, over 28"-30"
128 Yearling Stallions, over 30"-32"
1:00 P.M.
129 Open Single Pleasure Driving, over 32"-34"
130 Two-Year-Old Stallions, 28" and under
131 Two-Year-Old Stallions, over 28"-30"
132 Two-Year-Old Stallions, over 30"-33"
133 Open Single Pleasure Driving, 32" and under
134 Antique Vehicle Class
5:00 P.M.
135 Ladies Single Pleasure Driving
136 Multiple Hitch-Draft Harness--Pairs and Tandems
137 National Grand and Reserve Champion Roadster Horses
138 Top Ten Weanling Stallions, 26"and under
139 Top Ten Weanling Stallions, over 26"-30"
140 Top Ten Yearling Stallions, 28" and under
141 Top Ten Yearling Stallions, over 28"-30"
142 Top Ten Yearling Stallions, over 30"-32"
143 Top Ten Two-Year-Old Stallions, 28" and under
144 Top Ten Two-Year-Old Stallions, over 28"-30"
145 Top Ten Two-Year-Old Stallions, over 30"-33"
146 National Grand & Reserve Champion Junior Stallions
NATIONAL OPEN CLASSES
Saturday, October 7--Justin Arena
Open Class Judges
8:00 A.M.
147 Senior Geldings, 30" and under
148 Senior Geldings, over 30"-32"
149 Senior Geldings, over 32"-34"
150 Senior Stallions, 28" and under
151 Senior Stallions, over 28"-30"
152 Senior Stallions, over 30"-32"
153 Senior Stallions, over 32"-34"
1:00 P.M.
154 Single Pleasure Driving, Mares
155 Solid-Colored Stallions & Geldings
156 Multi-Colored Stallions & Geldings
157 Formal Park Driving
158 Multiple Hitch-Light Harness-Three or More Horses
5:00 P.M.
159 Presidents Touch of Class
160 National Grand & Reserve Champion Single Pleasure
Driving Horses
161 Top Ten Senior Geldings, 30" and Under
162 Top Ten Senior Geldings, over 30"-32"
163 Top Ten Senior Geldings, over 32"-34"
164 Top Ten Senior Stallions, 28" and under
165 Top Ten Senior Stallions, over 28"-30"
166 Top Ten Senior Stallions, over 30"-32"
167 Top Ten Senior Stallions, over 32"-34"
168 National Grand & Reserve Champion Senior Geldings
169 National Grand & Reserve Champion Senior
Stallions
FUTURITIES
NOTE : Futurity entries will be made on the regular
National Show entry form and must be designated as futurity entries.
All fees applicable to National Show entries apply to futurity
entries except there is no class entry fee .
All entry forms must include a valid Social Security #.
The futurity committee is working to provide an additional $1,000.00
for each two and three year old class in the form of patron donations.
Please measure all futurity horses as soon as possible. Measuring
slips for futurity horses must be in the show office no later
than 6:00 P.M. Monday October 2, 2000.
YEARLING FUTURITY (Three Height Classes)
AMHA's seventh National Yearling Futurity will be held this year.
Nominated yearlings being exhibited only in the Futurity classes
are NOT required to be qualified for any National Show class.
There is only one Yearling Gelding class.
TWO-YEAR OLD FUTURITY (Two Height Classes)
This year will be our sixth Futurity for Two-Year-Old horses.
Those eligible to compete are the 1998 Weanlings who were nominated
for the 1999 Yearling Futurity and then sustained for the 2000
Two-Year-Old event. There is only one Two-Year-Old Gelding class.
THREE-YEAR-OLD PERFORMANCE FUTURITY
(Two Classes)
This will be our fifth futurity for Three-Year-Old performance
horses. Two classes will be offered: Hunter and Single Pleasure
Driving.
FUTURITY CHECKS
The checks awarded the night of the futurity will be
non- negotiable and for photo purpose only. The amounts of those
checks will be based on horses entered in the classes at time
entries close. The actual checks based on the number of horses
actually competing in the classes at the National Show will be
mailed within thirty days of the closing date of the Show.
JUDGING SYSTEM
The National Show and the National Futurities will use teams of
five judges on each panel. In all classes the high and low placing
for each horse/exhibitor will be deleted and the remaining three
judges' placings will then be computer tabulated to determine
the class results. NOTE: In the National Futurities
only, any entry placing first on three of the
five judges' cards will automatically be awarded first place.
Computer tabulations of judges' cards will be the only method
used to determine winners. Scores earned by each horse from the
three tallying judges (after high and low judges' scores have
been deleted) will be added together to give the total score for
each horse/exhibitor. The call judge's placing will be used to
break all ties. Class results and tabulations will be posted for
exhibitor/spectator review as soon after judging as possible.
For computer tabulation horses placing under each judge will receive
the following points:
1st place - 10 points 6th place - 5 points
2nd place - 9 points 7th place - 4 points
3rd place - 8 points 8th place - 3 points
4th place - 7 points 9th place - 2 points
5th place - 6 points 10th place - 1 point
In Open Halter classes, the Top Ten horses will return to the
ring during the evening sessions and be placed for Champion &
Reserve down to 10th place. All Futurity,Youth, Amateur, Performance
and Specialty halter classes will be judged once
using the computer accumulated tabulation system, mentioned in
the paragraph above.
The 2000 AMHA National Show is covered by the rules and class
specifications listed in the 2000-2001 Official Rule Book, plus
any special rules and/or regulations outlined in this 2000 National
Show Premium Book, and will be conducted and adjudicated in accordance
therewith. As outlined in GR-010, knowledge of the AMHA Show Rules
and Regulations, as well as the requirements of each class entered,
is each exhibitor's responsibility.
HALTER CLASSES WITH TEN OR LESS ENTRIES
If an open halter class is determined to have 10 or less entries
entered for competition, such class will only be judged once.
This determination will be made after the entry period for that
class has closed and horses are measured. Judging of a ten or
less class entry will occur only during the evening session as
the Top Ten competition for that class.
DEADLINE FOR STALL DRAWING
Requests must be received in the AMHA office by September 1, 2000
along with entries in the same envelope. Faxed requests will be
accepted, but only when the entries/stall reservations are being
paid in full with a credit card. The entry form provides a space
for credit card information. Please call the office to verify
all pages of your fax were received.
STALLING
Again In 2000, several stall options/priorities are available
to exhibitors. They are:
Priority 1 --Temporary stalls located only in the Moncrief
Building. May be disassembled and used to create hospitality areas,
farm displays, special exhibits, etc. in conjunction with and
adjacent to the stabling of horses entered in the show. About
240 stalls. Price $150.00 each.
Priority 2 --Permanent metal stalls in the Richardson-Bass
Building. Can not be disassembled. About 270 stalls. Price $80.00
each.
Priority 3 --Permanent metal stalls in the Burnett Building.
Cannot be disassembled. About 565 stalls. Price $80.00 each.
Priority 4 --Temporary stalls in cattle barns 4, 3 and
2. May be disassembled. About 458 stalls total. Price $80.00 each.
_IMPORTANT_
Exhibitors must select which priority level they
prefer and note such on the stall request/entry form.
All stall requests RECEIVED in the AMHA office on or before September
1, 2000 will be considered equal when drawing for stall locations.
FAXED COPIES WILL BE ACCEPTED, but only when entries /stalls
are being paid in full with a credit card . Stall drawings
for stall locations will take place Wednesday, September 6, 2000
at 1:00 P.M. in the AMHA office conference room. Any AMHA member
is welcome to attend.
Stall assignments will be done as close to exhibitors' requests
as possible. However, there are only so many stalls in each building.
After the priority 1 stalls are fully assigned by management with
exhibitors who requested priority one stalls, all other exhibitor
requests will be placed in the stall drawing for the balance of
the stalls (priorities 2 thru 4), including those stall requests
that could not be assigned in priority 1. Criteria to be used
in assigning stalls after priority one is; 1/ priority area requested,
2/ place in the draw, 3/ number of stalls needed and, 4/ number
of stalls still unassigned in each priority area/barn. Unless
an exhibitor has requested a lower priority (3 is lower than 2,
4 is lower than 3), stalls in the drawing will be first assigned
in priority 2, then in priority 3, and lastly in priority 4.
If you wish to be stalled with another exhibitor(s), all exhibitors
involved must note such on all individual stall reservation request/entry
forms and ALL SUCH REQUESTS MUST BE SUBMITTED TOGETHER IN THE
SAME ENVELOPE, ALONG WITH APPROPRIATE TOTAL FEES. NO EXCEPTIONS
WILL BE MADE. Such exhibitor requests for groups or blocks of
stalls will be CONSIDERED AS ONE when "placed in the hat"
for the stall location drawings as well as later when stall assignment
occurs.
All horses must be stabled and in assigned stalls. Showing from
your trailer will not be permitted. Any change in stall assignments
must be made and approved by the Show Manager. Anyone using an
unassigned stall for grooming, storage, or stalling a horse will
be charged a full stall fee for the use of that
stall. Anyone not obtaining their stall assignment from the Show
Manager or found to be stalling horses in stalls not paid for
will be subject to being eliminated from the show by management.
NOTE: Exhibitors who are truly physically challenged, please note
your special stabling needs by checking the "request box"
on the entry form--only challenged exhibitors, please.
Trainers' horses, other than those belonging to special
needs clients, will not be stalled in the special stabling area.
Please cooperate and request only those stalls you intend
to use for horses entered in the show. Sale horses and transit
horses should be stalled and overnighted away from the Will Rogers
Memorial Center in other stabling.
ENTRY & REGISTRATION RULES
The AMHA National Show is open to all AMHA registered horses and
owners who are in good standing with AMHA (see GR-025-G), who
have met all requirements as set forth in GR-010 of the 2000 AMHA
Show Rules, and who have earned the necessary qualifying points
and met all other requirements for qualification. On entry blanks,
the exhibitor must use the complete name and number of the registered
animal as it is shown on its registration certificate.
Exhibitors are not required to send a copy of the horse's papers
with entries. All information must be listed and the
entry blank signed by the owner/agent. All horses must have accumulated
the total number of qualifying points for the specific class you
are entering on or before September 1, 2000 .
Please see point qualifications in the back of this premium booklet.
AMHA WILL ACCEPT FAXED ENTRIES, but only when paid in
full with a credit card. The entry form provides a space for all
credit card information. Please call the office to verify all
pages of your fax were received.
ENTRY PROCEDURES FOR ALL HORSES
For each horse entered, send a completed entry blank
and all applicable fees (entry, stall, & drug). No
numbers will be released without full payment of all fees.
Listing of ownership of National Show Entries is not subject to
any change after close of entries. Horses will be announced with
ownerships as recorded in the AMHA computer database on date entries
closed. New registrations and transfers must be expedited before
the close of entries if you wish the horse's name to be announced
in the new owner's name or want to show the horse in a youth or
amateur class.
COST OF ENTRIES PER CLASS
Youth Classes--------------------------------------------------$35.00
Amateur Classes-----------------------------------------------$35.00
Open Classes---------------------------------------------------$60.00
Open Multiple Entry Classes--------------------------------$60.00
(Classes 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 88, 112, 134, 136, 158, & 159)
Stalls (Horse or Tack)-
Priority 1---------------------------$150.00
Priority 2, 3 and 4-----------------$80.00
Drug Testing fee per horse----------------------------------$10.00
ENTRY FORM FOR MULTIPLE ENTRY CLASSES
Included with this premium book are entry forms. Again this year,
included is a separate form for multiple entry classes. Please
use this form for all multiple entry classes. You may duplicate
the form as needed. Correct completion of this form will simplify
the entry process in the office.
It is not necessary to complete Get of Sire if get have not been
selected, however be sure the stallion siring the get is entered
and not one of the get.
LATE FEES
Horse entries received after Friday, September 1, 2000, will be
assessed a late fee of $50.00 per horse plus all other class and
drug fees. Classes added after September 1, 2000 for horses already
entered will incur a $10.00 late fee per class entered.
POST ENTRIES
No youth or amateur classes with "0" qualifying points
may be post-entered at the show.
JUDGE EVALUATION CARDS & FEES
When you receive your packet at the Show Office, you must pay
the $5.00 PER EXHIBITOR PER JUDGE fee with a
separate check or cash. The fee is $50.00 per exhibitor if you
are showing in the Open and Amateur, Youth or Futurity Classes.
The fee will be $25.00 if you participate only in Youth, Amateur
and Futurity or Open Classes.
AMATEUR & YOUTH CARDS
All amateurs and youth must have obtained an amateur or youth
card in order to show in their respective classes. Amateur or
youth numbers must be placed on the entry form in the designated
area.
SENIOR STALLIONS
All Senior Stallions must have a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection
for Cryptorchidism or Monorchidism and such certification must
accompany entry form.
GATE RELEASES
All horses leaving the grounds must have a gate release from the
Horse Show Office. In order to obtain the gate release, all financial
obligations with AMHA must be settled and you must have a signed
receipt from AMHA.
REFUNDS
Before the closing date of entries, full refunds will be given
(class entry, drug testing fees, and stalls). No stall
refunds will be made after September 1, 2000 . After
the closing date of entries, no refunds will be made on class
entry and drug fees without an official veterinarian certificate.
This certification must be received by mail or fax at
the National Office prior to the first class of the show. After
Sept. 1, 2000. Class scratches will not be refunded.
If a horse participates in some classes before withdrawing,
and proper veterinary documentation has been presented, a refund
will only be given on the classes in which the horse was unable
to participate.
NO REFUNDS WILL BE MADE AT THE SHOW. ALL REFUNDS WILL BE MAILED
FROM THE OFFICE WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE CLOSE OF THE SHOW.
SUBSTITUTIONS
A horse already entered in the show may be substituted in the
same class for a horse that is being scratched at a $10.00 office
charge.
RETURNED CHECKS
Checks returned by the bank, for any reason, are regarded as a
most serious offense and will be handled according to the following
procedure: A 10% penalty (minimum of $50.00) will be assessed
for every returned check. Accounts will be given ten days to be
paid in full with cash or cash equivalent.
MEASUREMENT
ALL HORSES MUST BE MEASURED. Valid Annual Measurement
Cards, issued in 2000 to horses 60 months of age or older, will
not be accepted at the National Show. Measurements will
be supervised by the Measuring Officials. Measuring will take
place at a designated area in the West Arena (sale ring). Rules
GR-020 and NS-028 will be followed. Measuring times will be as
follows:
Wednesday, September 27 - 12 Noon to 8:00 P.M.
BREAK - 4:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Thursday/Friday, September 28/29 - 8:30 A.M. to 8:00 P.M.
BREAKS - 4:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Saturday, September 30 - 7:30 A.M. to 8:30 A.M. ONLY
For the balance of the show, measuring will be daily from 7:30
A.M. to 8:30 A.M. ONLY . All horses arriving
after September 29 must be measured the day prior to competing
in their first class. Protest on Measurement--See Rule GR-050.
MEASURING SLIPS FOR EACH DAY'S CLASSES MUST BE PRESENTED
TO THE SHOW OFFICE BY 6:00 P.M. OF THE PREVIOUS DAY.
(This includes Futurity horses.)
GELDING INCENTIVE FUND
Thanks to the gracious donations of many AMHA owners,
breeders, exhibitors, and supporters, plus matching funds from
the AMHA, the Gelding Incentive Fund will again distribute at
least $30,000.00 at the 2000 National Show. These funds will go
to the Top Ten winners in the six Youth Gelding Halter classes
and the four Amateur Gelding Halter Classes.
BEST ALL-AROUND HORSE
Competition for the Best All-Around Horse at the National Show
will be limited to a maximum of five classes, one of which must
be the respective halter/height/age class and up to four of the
following OPEN classes: Obstacle Driving, Roadster,
Halter Obstacle, Single Pleasure Driving, Country Pleasure Driving,
Hunter, Jumper and Liberty. Each exhibitor must designate the
five classes prior to showing in any one of the classes.
An elegant crystal horse award will be presented to the Best All-Around
Horse. This prestigious award was started by and continues to
be sponsored by Daniel and Carole Heermann ,
Heermann Homestead, of Woodland WA.
Thanks to Daniel and Carole Heermann!
HI-POINT DRIVING HORSE
Competition for the Hi-Point Driving Horse at
the National Show is limited to a maximum of five classes. These
five classes must be selected by the exhibitor from the three
driving divisions only--Roadster, Single Pleasure Driving, and
Country Pleasure Driving. At least two of these three divisions
must be represented in the five classes selected.
Each exhibitor must designate these five driving classes prior
to showing in any one of the classes.
The owner of the Hi-Point Driving Horse will be presented a beautiful
perpetual trophy, donated by Patricia Parker Crosby-
Rattlesnake Bayou Miniatures in honor of Flying
W Farms Moonlight Bay.
On behalf of all driving exhibitors, thank you Mrs. Crosby!
SUPER AMATEUR
Competition for the Super Amateur Award will be limited to a maximum
of five classes, one of which must be the respective Amateur
Halter Class (Stallion, Mare, Gelding or AOTE), and up to four
of the following AMATEUR or AOTE
classes: Showmanship, Halter Obstacle, Hunter, Jumper, Roadster,
Obstacle Driving, Country Pleasure Driving and Single Pleasure
Driving. The amateur exhibitor must designate the five classes
prior to showing in any one of the classes.
Hart Manufacturing, Inc. ,"the official AMHA trailer",
will award the free one-year use of a special aluminum miniature
horse trailer to the winner of the 2000 National Show Super Amateur
competition.
Showtime Equine Products will present a special
Embroidered Commemorative Cooler to both the Super Amateur and
the Reserve Champion Super Amateur. Note: Showtime
will also present a special Embroidered Commemorative Cooler to
the Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion Amateur Stallions,
Amateur Mares, and Amateur Geldings. Thanks to Showtime
for their continued support of the Amateurs!
Jerald Sulky Co will again present a Jerald Mini
A Open Wheel Pleasure Driving Cart to the winner of a raffle drawing
and a Jerald Runabout Cart to the winner of the National Grand
Champion Country Pleasure Driving class.
Grand Prix Cash Awards
For the first time, thanks to the AMHA membership insurance program
with Travelers Insurance , the Gencorp
Insurance Group will present a Grand Prix Cash award
of at least $200.00 to each of the owners of the twelve National
Grand Champions.
Also for the first time, Estate Horse Supply will
present a beautiful Commemorative Halter Bag to the owners of
each of the nine National Grand Champion halter horses and a Commemorative
Harness Bag to the owners of the three National Grand Champion
harness horses. Estate Horse Supply will again
donate a complete set of show harness to the lucky winner of a
special raffle.
SPECIAL AWARD TIES AND SCORING
In calculating any of the Special Awards (Super Amateur, Best
All-Around Horse, Hi-Point Driving Horse, and High Point Youth
Awards), should ties occur, the following procedure will be followed.
The first tie breaker will be to determine the horse/exhibitor
defeating the most competitors. If a tie still results from this
calculation, then the next tie breaker will be to determine which
horse/exhibitor placed highest in their respective halter class
(except Hi-Point Driving Horse). For tie breaker consideration
horses/exhibitors must place first through tenth in any eligible
class. Should a tie still result, a coin will be tossed by the
exhibitors to determine the winner.
In scoring all special awards, the following computer point system
will be used:
Entries in classes with 10 or more entries -
first receives 10 points, second receives 9 points, third receives
8 points, etc.
Entries in classes with less than 10 entries
- first receives number of points based on the total number of
entries shown, etc. (Example - class with only seven entries shown
- first receives 7 points, second receives 6 points, third receives
5 points, etc.)
DRESS/ATTIRE
All evening sessions and the National Futurities are designated
as formal . Appropriate evening formal
attire and afternoon formal attire for the Futurities is suggested,
but not mandatory for all exhibitors. Exhibitors must abide by
all attire rules in the 2000-2001 AMHA Rule Book.
SPLIT CLASSES
Class splits for Halter Classes will be determined at the discretion
of the Show Manager, however, all halter classes will be split
when class entries total forty-five (45) or more.
Driving classes will be split by show management for safety according
to the class involved and show arena size. Show management will
also determine the number of driving horses each judge should
select, from each class split, to return for the class finals.
Refer to AMHA Show Rules CL-030-E and NS-025-C.
The horses in each split will be posted at least one (1) hour
prior to the class. Split classes will be divided at random by
a computer. NOTE: All horses must compete in
the split assigned and posted from the computer print out. Horses
violating this mandate may be disqualified from competing in the
class.
Horses selected as semi-finalists from an early (first or second)
go round and invited back to the finals for Top Ten selection
must return to and stay in the holding/make-up area prior to the
finals judging. They will not be permitted to return to their
stabling area until they have competed in the finals class.
In the open halter classes each judge will place ten (10) horses
from each go round first through tenth. Using the accumulated
point system (after the high and low scores have been deleted),
the Top Ten from each go round shall be designated semi-finalists.
The semi-finalists will return to the ring to determine the horses
to come back for the final Top Ten evening competition in open
halter classes or for the final competition and
the naming of class Champion and Reserve down to tenth place in
Speciality, Youth, Amateur and Performance classes.
ORDER OF GO
In each class where individual work occurs (Liberty, Hunter, Jumper,
Obstacle Driving, Halter Obstacle, etc.) the computer will be
used to randomly create an order of go for the class. Exhibitors
should obey the established order of go and be at the gate ready
for exhibiting their horse when their number is called by a Paddock
Master. Exhibitors competing in Ring 2 (Watt Arena) on Tuesday
and Wednesday Oct. 3 & 4 will be given special consideration
and courtesy, provided they are involved in a
class being shown at that same time in Ring 1 (Justin Arena).
MULTIPLE HITCH CLASSES--JUDGING TIME
A specific time for judging the multiple hitch classes will occur
each day they are scheduled. This time will be announced. These
classes will be judged as close to this time as possible and may
be moved within the class schedule to permit this to occur.
HOLDING AREA/MAKE-UP RING
Located near the show rings (Justin and Watt Arenas), there are
holding areas/make-up rings available before each class. Entries
must be ready to compete no less than five (5) minutes before
the end of the previous class. Prepare handlers as needed to insure
your entries are in the holding area/make-up ring before each
class.
The two-minute gate rule will be followed. Refer to Rule GR- 045-B.
Special consideration will be given exhibitors competing in both
rings (Justin and Watt) on Tuesday and Wednesday, Oct. 3 &
4.
No alcoholic beverages will be permitted in the holding areas/make-up
rings.
TACK CHANGES
A maximum time period of three minutes after the final
class call by a Paddock Master will be allowed for tack changes.
Tack changes MUST BE REQUESTED IN ADVANCE or the two minute gate
rule (GR-045-B) will apply.
All tack changes must be made in the holding area/make-up ring
and must be pre-scheduled with the Paddock Master. All equipment
needed to make the change must be brought to the holding area/make-up
ring.
SHOW BREAKS
Exhibitors should note that there are a limited number
of daily breaks listed within the show schedule. However, Show
Management reserves the right to re-schedule these breaks as necessary.
Additional breaks or rescheduling of breaks will be announced
as deemed proper according to the progress of the show. However,
IN NO CASE will sessions start earlier than scheduled within the
show class list.
There will be no refunds for missed classes. It is the responsibility
of the exhibitor to be on the grounds and ready to show on the
day and time of his or her scheduled classes (GR-045-B). The Show
Manager will be the sole person authorized to schedule breaks.
RELEASE OF LIABILITY
The American Miniature Horse Association, Will Rogers Memorial
Center, and the Show Management will not be responsible for any
accident that may occur to or be caused by any horse exhibited
at the show or for any article of any kind or nature that may
be lost, destroyed or damaged.
Each exhibitor will be liable for injury that may be occasioned
to any person or animal or damage to any property while on the
grounds by any horse owned, exhibited by, or in his/her custody
or control, and shall indemnify and hold harmless The American
Miniature Horse Association, Will Rogers Memorial Center, and
Show Management from and against all claims, demands, cause of
action, costs, charges, and expenses of every kind and nature
arising out of or which may be incurred by reason of any accident,
injury, or damage to person or property caused by the ownership,
exhibition, custody, or control of horses exhibited.
Presentation of signed entry blanks shall be deemed acceptance
of these rules, and in the event of failure to sign the entry,
the first entry into the show ring as an exhibitor or first entry
of an animal owned by an individual shall be deemed to be an acceptance
of said rules.
MINOR EXHIBITORS
Parents or guardians of minor exhibitors shall hold the Will Rogers
Memorial Center, Show Management, and the AMHA harmless for injury
to minors. No minor exhibitor's entry will be accepted unless
it is signed by a parent or guardian. The signature of instructors,
agents, or other unrelated persons will NOT be acceptable.
AIRLINE INFORMATION
AMHA has again negotiated an agreement with American and Delta
Airlines to discount air travel to the National Show and to possibly
include the transportation of Miniature Horses as cargo. The service
on both airlines is available September 26th through October 13th,
2000 with flights into the Dallas/Ft. Worth Airport. You or your
travel agent can call the American Meeting Services desk call
toll free at 1-800-433-1790. Refer to the AMHA AN number 7990UM
or AMHA contract ID number HCI 1703000905.
For the possible transportation of horses call AA Cargo at 1-800-622-2000.
American discounts vary from 5% to 10% off published rates. The
best discount from American requires you to call for reservations
at least 60 days in advance.
When you or your travel agent call Delta (1-800-241-6760) refer
to Delta file number DMN129254A. The agreement provides for a
5% discount off U.S. Domestic published fares and a 10% discount
off published Y06/YR06 fares. Additional discounts may apply if
tickets are ordered at least 60 days in advance. Horses may only
be shipped on large planes (757's, 767's, & L1011's) and with
a maximum of 6 miniature horses per plane. The cargo charge and
details for shipping horses can be checked by calling 1-888-SEND-PET.
The charge will vary depending on size of shipping crate, travel
distance, travel origination, etc. Please measure your shipping
crate before calling Delta.
TRANSPORTATION OF HORSES
Larry and Mary Ann Cerullo, Bend, OR will trailer horses from
long distance locations to and from Ft. Worth. Call 541/389-2532
or fax 541/389-7015 to make arrangements or get price quotes.
The Cerullos are commercial Miniature Horse haulers, with proper
equipment, and are familiar with the needs of Miniatures.
ARRIVAL TIME
AMHA will accept horses for arrival and stalling at the
Will Rogers Memorial Center no earlier than 8:00
A.M. Wednesday, September 27, 2000. Arrangements may be made with
the Shepherds Valley Arena ($20/stall/night), 817/249-6000 or
other stables in the area for earlier arrival in Ft. Worth.
HEALTH PAPERS
All Texas health requirements must be met. All horses are required
to have a current TWELVE MONTHS negative Coggins
test for equine infectious anemia and to have an official interstate
health certificate, giving an accurate description of each animal
and signed by a licensed inspecting veterinarian. All out-of-state
owners should have their veterinarian research and provide them
with proper testing and certificates to attend the National Show
in Texas. Papers will be checked prior to horses
being unloaded. If a horse arrives without proper health certification,
it will have to be removed from the show grounds and inspected
by the show veterinarian at the owners expense.
State and Federal law prohibits the dispensing of medications
by a veterinarian without examination of the animal patient(s)
which will receive the medication(s). If exhibitors anticipate
that a horse in their charge will need routine medications for
the maintenance of a known illness or lameness or for symptomatic
relief of a chronic, previously diagnosed lameness or illness,
please contact your local veterinarian and obtain these prior
to coming to the National Show.
By law, Texas veterinarians are not licensed as dispensing pharmacies,
and are therefore prohibited from dispensing medications in the
absence of an examination of the animal for which the medication
is needed. A separate examination fee will be charged for each
animal, and any medication dispensed will be for the specific
treatment of the animal examined. No
exceptions will be made.
UNLOADING/LOADING/PARKING
All trailers arriving at the Will Rogers Memorial Center must
enter through the Gendy Street entrance (go West of University
Street on Harley Avenue, West of Swine Barn to Gendy Street entrance).
This will be the only entry point for horses onto the WRMC grounds.
Trailer loading/unloading is permitted on Rip Johnson and north
of both the Burnett and Richardson-Bass Buildings.
For exhibitors stalled in the cattle barns, Crestline Road will
be closed and available for unloading purposes. At no time will
Tower Drive, West of the Burnett Building be available for unloading.
Once inside the Harley Street gate, you will have health papers
checked prior to moving onto the Show Grounds and unloading.
Assistance will be provided for locating your assigned stalls.
You will be able to pull your trailer close to your assigned stalls
for unloading. Trailers have a 1-hour limit for unloading.
Once your trailer is unloaded it must then be moved to a designated
trailer parking area and left there until time to load immediately
prior to departure. Trucks and vehicles must also be parked at
all times in designated parking areas at the direction of the
Will Rogers Memorial Center staff and security.
At no time are vehicles allowed in the barns. All aisles and roadways
around the barns must be kept open due to fire regulations. Violators
will be asked to move their vehicles or vehicles WILL
BE TOWED AND/OR FINED . Only licensed vehicles with
licensed operators will be permitted on the Will Rogers Memorial
Center roadways.
SECURITY
Security of personal property (horses, tack, trailers, vehicles,
etc.) is the responsibility of each individual exhibitor.
The Will Rogers Memorial Center will be providing security patrols
of the show grounds and barn areas, starting 8 AM Wednesday September
27, 2000 and continuing through Sunday October 8, 2000 at 12 noon.
However, if security is a concern, Show Management recommends
that individuals make arrangements for their own security.
The Will Rogers Memorial Center and the AMHA cannot be responsible
for personal property.
CLEAN-UP/TRASH
Exhibitors are requested to clean stalls daily prior
to noon and place all manure and used shavings, removed from stalls
or trailers, in dumpsters. The WRMC will pick up all stacked refuse
by noon. Late refuse may sit overnight.
For all cleaning needs, please deposit refuse directly into the
grey rolling dumpsters. Dumpsters may be rolled into the stall
aisles for stall cleaning or into the parking lot for trailers.
In an attempt to keep the show grounds neat and clean, please
cooperate with the staff at the WRMC.
RV PARKING & CAMPING
Camping and RV hook-ups are available and payable through
the Will Rogers Memorial Center. There are 94 spaces, with full
water and electrical service, available on a "first-come,
first-served" basis (no phone reservations). The daily fee
for hook-up is $15.00. You may check with the WRMC office for
details concerning spaces: 817/871-8150. A free dump station is
available on the grounds.
NO RECREATIONAL VEHICLES OR TRAILERS WILL BE ALLOWED TO HOOK-UP
TO ELECTRICAL OUTLETS IN THE STALL BARN AREAS.
All recreational vehicles and trailers must be parked in designated
areas.
WASHING HORSES
All horses must be washed in designated wash areas. Horses may
not be washed on sidewalks, aisle ways or in stalls. The State
of Texas prohibits wastewater from entering storm drains.
FEED & BEDDING
Complete bedding service is available at the Will Rogers Memorial
Center. No shavings may be brought onto the WRMC grounds. All
bedding will be delivered directly to the stalls. The shaving
office is located in the center of the Burnett Building.
Hay and feed is available at the show grounds by calling Russell
Feed Center in Ft. Worth--817/626-8452. Feed and hay items ordered
by 2PM will be delivered that same day to the barns at the WRMC.
STABLING
Stalls, whether occupied by horses, feed, exhibit, or tack, will
be available. A limit of two horses per stall
will be enforced. One bag of shavings will be provided per stall.
Earliest arrival time is 8:00 A.M. on Wednesday, September
27, 2000.
Unless special individual over-night stabling arrangements are
made directly with the Will Rogers Memorial Center,
the latest departure time is 5:00 P.M. on Sunday, October 8, 2000.
STALL DECORATING CONTEST
A first prize of $200.00 will be awarded for the most original
stall decorations using the theme of the 2000 AMHA National Show--"EAST
MEETS WEST". Second place will receive $100.00 and third
$50.00.
The stall decorating contest will be sponsored and judged by the
Greater Houston Miniature Horse Club.
DECORATIONS/SIGNAGE
Posters, flyers, and other printed materials shall not be stapled
on any building. Posters must be placed on designated blue bulletin
boards. These are the only locations for posting. Signs displayed
in other areas, inside or outside, will be removed. Any special
signage, and the placement thereof, shall be first approved by
the management of the Will Rogers Memorial Center. Nails/screws/bolts
may not be driven or placed in the walls or masonry sections of
the stalls/barns.
ANY EXHIBITOR VIOLATING THIS RULE WILL BE PERSONALLY RESPONSIBLE
AND LIABLE FOR DAMAGES.
PETS/DOGS
Pets are not permitted in any building , specifically
the Justin and Watt Arenas, offices, exhibit areas, or concourses.
In the stall or barn areas, all pets must be kept on a 6 foot
leash or shorter at all times and are the owner's responsibility.
Dogs in the barn areas must be on a leash and muzzled,
if needed, so as to allow safe passage in all aisles for horses
and people.
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BARN PARTIES
Exhibitor parties that are not serviced by the licensed caterer
must be limited to chips and dip or light hors d'oeuvres brought
in by a single exhibitor. Alcoholic beverages must be purchased
through the Will Rogers Memorial Center exclusive concessionaire,
Moore Catering, at 817/336-1221.
Please contact the WRMC with any questions. If a caterer or catering-type
firm is utilized at any level, it must be WRMC approved.
GOLF CARTS
Golf carts and small motorized modes of transportation are permitted
on the Will Rogers Memorial Center grounds ONLY if operated in
a safe and courteous manner and by licensed drivers. Any violation
of such could be grounds for removal of the privilege to use such
on the WRMC grounds. Golf carts can be reserved and rented from
Metro Golf Carts in Ft. Worth, TX. Call 817/ 921-5491 for pricing
and details.
GAS/ELECTRIC/PROPANE
Gas, electric or propane heaters, propane tanks and hot plates
are prohibited in stall areas.
SMOKING/ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
No smoking is permitted in any building, restrooms, or stall area.
Smoking must be done outside all buildings and away from the barn
area. It is unlawful for any person or organization to bring or
have upon the premises any alcoholic beverages other than the
alcoholic beverages which the licensed caterer of the Will Rogers
Memorial Center is authorized to sell. Alcoholic beverages brought
onto the show grounds may be confiscated.
For an historic fifth year in a row, the Official AMHA
Web Site will report the 2000 National Show Results (Top Ten in
all classes plus Grand Champions) at the end of each day live
from the show. Digital photos will also be available online of
the Grand and Reserve Grand Champions shortly after being selected.
These daily results and digital photos are courtesy of the effort
of Sandy Seth (AMHA Web Master), Ken Porter, Liz McMillan, show
management, and the AMHA Web Site Sponsors. AMHA is one of only
a few breeds which provides this service to its members. For results
and photos, check the address daily during the National Show at
www.amha.com.
DRUG TESTING
A. The rules as outlined below will be followed for the 2000 AMHA
National Show. As a condition for participation in the show, every
owner, trainer and exhibitor agrees to submit any horse entered
by same to inspection by a veterinarian appointed by the management
and agrees to have such animal submitted to drug test. The Show
specifically reserves the right to have tissue, blood, saliva,
or urine laboratory analysis made on any horse entered for competition.
B. The following specific rules and procedures are applicable
to the 2000 AMHA National Show:
1. As mandated by the AMHA membership, random testing of horses entered in competition at the 2000 National Show will be performed for the purpose of detecting any prohibited substances as outlined below.
2. Prohibited substances at the 2000 National Show shall include:
a. Arsenic
b. Anabolic Steroids (Boldenone, Nandrolone, Stanozolol, or any other anabolic steroid)
c. Tranquilizers (Ace Promazine, Valium, or any other tranquilizer). This does NOT include Butazolidin or Banamine which are not tranquilizers.
3. In addition to the above "prohibited substances," exhibitors are cautioned against administering the following substances within 24 hours of the competition. The following substances may interfere with the detection of a prohibited substance, so they will be treated the same as a prohibited substance if detected on the drug tests:
a. Injectable thiamine (vitamin B-1). Oral thiamine is not prohibited.
b. Isoxsuprine
c. Trimethoprim
d. Sulfa drugs (Note - SMZ tablets contain Trimethoprim and Sulfa).
e. Anything containing polyethylene glycol (many things do contain polyethylene glycol-read labels carefully)
4. Refusal of an owner, trainer or exhibitor to submit his/her horse for examination, or to cooperate with the testing veterinarian or his/her appointee, constitutes a violation of the drug testing regulation and subjects the owner, trainer or exhibitor to the same penalties as if a prohibited substance has been administered. Cooperation includes a polite attitude toward the veterinarian or his/her appointee.
5. The owner, trainer and exhibitor are responsible for a horse's condition and must be familiar with the regulations concerning prohibited substances.
6. If a horse requires a therapeutic medication which an owner, trainer or exhibitor feel might test positive for a prohibited substance, the following procedure should be followed:
a. The medication must be administered by a licensed veterinarian.
b. The veterinarian must write out the name of the medication, the diagnosis for which it was prescribed, and the dosage administered and dates and times of administration.
c. The horse shall be named, and its color, age, and sex recorded on the veterinarian's statement. The statement shall be signed by the veterinarian and the trainer, owner or exhibitor.
d. A written statement signed by a veterinarian must be filed with the Show Manager at least one hour prior to exhibition of a horse in any class. No exceptions!
e. The statement is to be signed by the Show Manager and the time and date the statement was received is to be recorded on the statement by the Show Manager.
7. When a positive drug test report is received by the AMHA Officials, the Hearing procedure as set out in AMHA Rules & Regulations 160-166 will be followed.
8. If it is determined after a Hearing that there was a violation, then the owner, trainer and exhibitor will be subject to the following disciplinary actions:
a. Forfeiture of all prizes, awards, trophies or titles for that particular horse for the entire National Show.
b. Publication of the test results, the Hearing Board's findings, and penalties in the MINIATURE HORSE WORLD.
c. Suspension from showing in AMHA- approved shows for a period of time to be determined by the Hearing Board. This suspension may include the owner, trainer and exhibitor and the horse involved.
d. A monetary fine of not less than $250.00 nor more than $1,000.00 for the first offense.
e. Any awards, ribbons, trophies, or titles forfeited because of the violation of this drug-testing regulation, shall be redistributed to the next horses in line, in order of their placement according to the judges' cards for the National Show.
f. Notification of the redistribution of awards shall be published in the MINIATURE HORSE WORLD and by mail to the recipients of such awards as soon as possible after the determination by the Hearing Board.
9. To offset the costs of drug testing, a fee of $10.00 per horse entered shall be charged by the AMHA. This fee may be revised by the Board of Directors as needed for future National Shows.
10. Collection of urine samples for drug testing at the 2000 National Show will be supervised and completed by the veterinarian staff from the Burleson Equine Hospital in Burleson, TX. Samples will be sent to Dalare Associates, Inc. In Philadelphia, PA for analysis and evaluation.
The qualifying classes for the National Show are:
1. President's Touch of Class---------------------------0
* 2 Weanling and Yearling Geldings-------------------1
* 3. Two-year-old Geldings--------------------------------1
4. Senior Geldings 30" and under---------------------1
5. Senior Geldings over 30" to 32"---------------------1
6. Senior Geldings over 32" to 34"----------------------2
*** 7. Weanling Mares 26" and under-----------------------2
*** 8. Weanling Mares over 26" to 30"---------------------2
9.Yearling Mares 28" and under-------------------------5
10.Yearling Mares over 28" to 30"----------------------5
11.Yearling Mares over 30" to 32"----------------------5
12.Two-year-old Mares 28" and under------------------2
13.Two-year-old Mares over 28" to 30"----------------4
14.Two-year-old Mares over 30" to 33"----------------6
*** 15. Weanling Stallions 26" and under-----------------2
*** 16. Weanling Stallions over 26" to 30"---------------2
17. Yearling Stallions 28" and under---------------------5
18.Yearling Stallions over 28" to 30"-------------------5
19.Yearling Stallions over 30" to 32"-------------------5
20.Two-year-old Stallions 28" and under---------------2
21.Two-year-old Stallions over 28" to 30"-------------4
22.Two-year-old Stallions over 30" to 33"-------------6
23.Senior Mares over 32" to 34"-------------------------4
24.Senior Mares over 30" to 32"-------------------------2
25.Senior Mares over 28" to 30"-------------------------1
* 26. Senior Mares 28" and under--------------------------1
27.Senior Stallions over 32" to 34"----------------------7
28.Senior Stallions over 30" to 32"----------------------7
29.Senior Stallions over 28" to 30"----------------------3
* 30. Senior Stallions 28" and under------------------------1
31.National Grand Champion Junior Gelding
32.National Grand Champion Senior Gelding
33.National Grand Champion Senior Mare
34.National Grand Champion Junior Mare
35.National Grand Champion Junior Stallion
36.National Grand Champion Senior Stallion
37.Multiple Hitch-Light Harness Pairs or Tandem------0
38.Multiple Hitch-Light Harness Three or more---------0
39.Multiple Hitch-Draft Harness Pairs or Tandem------0
40.Multiple Hitch-Draft Harness Three or more---------0
* 41. Youth Showmanship 7 and under-----------------------1
42.Youth Showmanship 8-12---------------------------------1
43.Youth Showmanship 13-17------------------------------1
44.Youth Physically/Mentally Challenged
Showmanship 17 and under---------------------------0
* 45. Amateur Showmanship------------------------------------2
46.Youth 7 and under exhibiting Junior Mare-----1
47.Youth 8-12 exhibiting Junior Mare---------------1
48.Youth 13 and older exhibiting Junior Mare---------1
*49. Amateur Junior Mares, Level 1-------------------------2
* 50. Amateur Junior Mares, Level 2-------------------------2
51.Youth 7 and under exhibiting Senior Mare-----1
52.Youth 8-12 exhibiting Senior Mare----------------1
53.Youth 13 and older exhibiting Senior Mare----------1
*54. Amateur Senior Mares, Level 1------------------------2
* 55. Amateur Senior Mares, Level 2------------------------2
56.Youth 7 and under exhibiting Junior Gelding--1
57.Youth 8-12 exhibiting Junior Gelding-------------1
58.Youth 13 and older exhibiting Junior Gelding-------1
59.Youth 7 and under exhibiting Senior Gelding--1
60.Youth 8-12 exhibiting Senior Gelding------------1
** 61. Youth 13 and older exhibiting Senior Gelding-------1
** 62. Youth Physically/Mentally Challenged 17 and under exhibiting Mare or Gelding--------0
* 63. Amateur Junior Geldings, Level 1-------------------------1
* 64. Amateur Junior Geldings, Level 2-------------------------1
* 65. Amateur Senior Geldings, Level 1-------------------------1
* 66. Amateur Senior Geldings, Level 2-------------------------1
* 67. Amateur Junior Stallion, Level 1---------------------------3
* 68. Amateur Junior Stallion, Level 2---------------------------3
* 69. Amateur Senior Stallion, Level 1---------------------------2
* 70. Amateur Senior Stallion, Level 2---------------------------2
* 71. AOTE Exhibiting Mare----------------------------------------1
* 72. AOTE Exhibiting Stallion-------------------------------------1
73. AOTE Exhibiting Gelding------------------------------------1
74.Adult Showmanship-------------------------------------------1
75.Golden Showmanship---------------------------------------0
76.Adult Physically/Mentally Challenged Showmanship---------------------------0
77. Adult Physically/Mentally Challenged Halter Showing Mare or Gelding------------0
** 78. Youth Costume-------------------------------------------------0
79.Adult Costume--------------------------------------------------0
80.Combination Costume----------------------------------------0
** 81. Youth Halter Obstacle 12 and under-------------------------0
** 82. Youth Halter Obstacle 13-17------------------------0
*83.Amateur Halter Obstacle-------------------------------------2
84.Open Halter Obstacle-----------------------------------------6
** 85. Youth Hunter 12 and under---------------------------------0
** 86. Youth Hunter 13-17-------------------------------------------0
* 87. Amateur Hunter------------------------------------------------1
88.Open Hunter----------------------------------------------------2
** 89. Youth Jumper 12 and under--------------------------------0
** 90. Youth Jumper 13-17------------------------------------------0
* 91. Amateur Jumper-----------------------------------------------2
92.Open Jumper---------------------------------------------------4
93.Liberty------------------------------------------------------------5
94.Multi-color Mares----------------------------------------------5
95.Solid-color Mares----------------------------------------------5
96.Multi-color Stallions & Geldings----------------------------5
97.Solid-color Stallions & Geldings----------------------------7
98.Best Matched Pair---------------------------------------------0
99.Get of Sire-------------------------------------------------------0
100.Produce of Dam------------------------------------------------0
101.Mare and Foal--------------------------------------------------0
102.Three by One Owner------------------------------------------0
103.Open Roadster-------------------------------------------------5
** 104. Youth Roadster-------------------------------------------------0
** 105. Amateur Roadster---------------------------------------------0
** 106. AOTE Roadster------------------------------------------------0
107.Ladies Roadster------------------------------------------------0
108.Gentlemen's Roadster----------------------------------------0
** 109. Youth Obstacle Driving 12 and under---------------------0
** 110. Youth Obstacle Driving 13-17-------------------------------0
* 111. Amateur Obstacle Driving-----------------------------------1
112.Open Obstacle Driving---------------------------------------1
** 113. Youth Country Pleasure Driving, 12 and under--------0
** 114. Youth Country Pleasure Driving, 13-17-------------------0
* 115. Amateur Country Pleasure Driving, level 1--------------2
* 116. Amateur Country Pleasure Driving, level 2--------------2
* 117. AOTE Country Pleasure Driving---------------------------1
118.Country Pleasure Driving 32" and under---------3
119.Open Country Pleasure Driving over 32" up to and including34"-----------------3
** 120. Youth Single Pleasure Driving 12 and under------------0
** 121. Youth Single Pleasure Driving 13-17----------------------0
* 122. Amateur Single Pleasure Driving, level 1----------------2
* 123. Amateur Single Pleasure Driving, level 2----------------2
* 124. AOTE Single Pleasure Driving------------------------------- 1
125.Open Single Pleasure Driving 32" and under-----------5
126.Open Single Pleasure Driving over 32"up to and including 34"------------------5
127. Ladies Single Pleasure Driving--------------------------------3
128.Gentlemen's Single Pleasure Driving------------------------3
129.Single Pleasure Driving, Stallions-----------------------------3
130.Single Pleasure Driving, Mares--------------------------------1
131.Single Pleasure Driving, Geldings-----------------------------2
132.Single Fine Harness----------------------------------------------0
133.Formal Park Driving----------------------------------------------0
134.Antique Vehicle Driving------------------------------------------0
135.National Grand Champion Single Pleasure Driving
136.National Grand Champion Roadster Driving
137.National Grand Champion Country Pleasure Driving
138.National Amateur Grand Champion Mare
139.National Amateur Grand Champion Stallion
140.National Amateur Grand Champion Gelding
* The committee governing entry to the National Show shall
be empowered to exempt from point requirements upon sufficient
evidence that the exhibitor has made a reasonable attempt to qualify
the horse by attending shows and has been unable to do so due
to lack of competition. "Reasonable Attempt" has been
defined as showing under three different judges and winning first
place under all three, regardless of number in the class. Effective
1998 all Amateur classes will fall under the reasonable attempt
clause.
** No Youth or Amateur classes with "0" qualifying points
may be post-entered at the National Show.
*** Weanling classes will be split only at the National and Regional
Shows.
12 NOON Friday September 29, 2000
John Justin Arena--Ft. Worth, TX
Entry fee of $5.00 per person will be collected at check-in
NOTE: Entry forms received after September 1, 2000 will be charged
$15.00 per person at Check-in.
Mail Entry Forms to: Cheryl Belcher
1551 CR 103
Georgetown, TX 78626
512-868-1142
Rules:
1. The contest is open to any AMHA Youth Member who is in good
standing for 2000. The contest will be divided by age groups (12
& under and 13-17) for awards.
2. This will be a "placings only" contest for the 12
& under age group. The 13-17 age group will possibly be asked
to give oral reasons in 2000.
3. Classes will consist of halter and performance, ie; obstacle,
hunter, pleasure driving, roadster.
4. Time allowed: 15 minutes will be allowed for contestants to
place horses.
5. Officials will be provided for the judging of horses in order
to tabulate scores.
6. All horses will be considered sound and all tack will be considered
legal.
7. There will be no talking allowed once the contest starts. Any
questions shall be directed only to the group leader, an individual
in charge of contestants as they judge, to see that the animals
are properly moved, and to answer questions not relating to the
placing of horses. The group leader and judging contest staff
have the right to pull any individual's Judging Cards if found
to be cheating or talking.
8. Placing Cards will be turned in to group leader, upon completion
of each class. Failure to turn in a marked card will result in
a "0" for that class. No exceptions.
9. Awards will be presented at a time to be announced following
the completion of tabulation.
10. Dress Code: Suitably attired to appear before an audience
(no shorts or sandals).
11. Entry Deadline September 1, 2000.
12. Questions: Contact Cheryl Belcher at 512-868-1142 or
email: Starmaker8@aol.com
or by mail at address on entry form.
Mail Entry Form to: Cheryl Belcher
1551 CR 103
Georgetown, TX 78626
Name________________________________________
Address______________________________________
City_________________________State____________
Zip_______________Phone______________________
AMHA Youth Number________________Age_______
(As of 1/1/00)