RHSC SHOW RULES 1. AQHA or USEF show rules apply as appropriate except where an RHSC rule conflicts. 2. Each horse may have only one rider per class. However, exhibitors may show more than one horse in a class except for equitation and horsemanship as required by AQHA and USEF rules. 3. Classes with 20 or more riders on the flat will be split. Each group will be judged with top exhibitors from each group competing for final placing. One set of ribbons will be awarded to the class at the final placing except that Beginner Ring 11 & under flat classes with 20 or more riders will be split into two groups and each group will be judged separately and placed 1-6. 4. In classes with age requirements, eligibility is determined by the rider's age as of January 1 of the show year. The horse's age is determined by AQHA or USEF rules. Proof of age for horse or rider may be requested. 5. Current negative Coggins test must be shown at registration, or a copy must be on file with the show office for all horses on the grounds as required by the Georgia Department of Agriculture. 6. All exhibitors are required to wear the appropriate formal show attire for their discipline as required by USEF/AQHA rules. Hutner and Beginner ring exhibitors must wear approved headgear where required by USEF rules. Open ring hunt seat exhibitors must wear approved headgear where required by AQHA rules. Running ring riders 17 & Under must wear approved headgear while mounted. It is the responsibiliy of the rider, or the parent or guardian or trainer of the junior exhibitor to see to it that the headgear worn complies with the applicable association's rules requiring appropriate safety standards for protective headgear intended for equestrian use, and that the headgear is properly fitted and in good condition. RHSC Officers, Board Members, & Show Officials are not responsible for checking headgear worn for such compliance. 7. Jumpers may only use equipment approved for USEF jumping classes. 8. RUnning martingales, galloping boots, bell boots, figure eight, and dropped nose bands are not allowed in hunter classes. 9. Boots, polo wraps, and bell boots are allowed in equitation classes and running ring classes only. 10. All appeals must be presented to the appropriate ring chairperson. Further appeals will be rules on by show officials. 11. All decisions by show officials are final. 12. Discourtesis to show officials may result in rider, trainer, or spectator being excused from the show for the day. 13. Youth, beginner, and novice riders may NOT show stallions. 14. Exhibitors must check in at the appropriate gate prior to their classes. If the class list does not show an exhibitor as entered, exhibitor will be required to show proof of entry receipt. 15. The ring chair must be notified of tack changes two classes in advance. 16. Ring is closed after the class is presented to the judge or after class has started in the Running Ring. 17. Awards are presented of reach class places 1 through 6, except payback classes, as noted. 18. End of day division high points are awarded to Champion and Reserve Champion only. Horse/rider combinations must enter the majority (greater than 50%) of classes in a division to be eligible fo day end awards. 19. All poitns are based on a horse/rider combination except Halter which is based on horse only and equitation which is based on the rider only. 20. To be eligible for year end awards, exhibitors must be a current RHSC member in good standing, compete in at least six (6) shows, attend three (3) meetings, and volunteer two (2) hours of work. 21. No bareback riding or double riding is allowed on the show grounds. 22. All horses must walk outside of rings when mounted. 23. No turn-out is allowed in any Wills Park ring. "No Lunging" signs in rings must be observed. 24. Lost and Found articles will be held in the show office for 60 days. After that time, unclaimed items will be donated to a local charity. 25. All unsettled bills must be resolved prior to accumulation of any additional points, or prior to January 1st, to be eligible for year end awards. 26. No cash payments are made for show help. 27. Stabling a horse without shavings is a $35 fine. 28. All payback money must be collected the day of the show or it is forfeited. 29. Any participant with two returned checks in a show year must pay with cash or a certified check.

INCLEMENT WEATHER PROCEDURE In the event of inclement weather, show officials will make a decision on the status of the show by noon Friday before the show. If the show is canceled, a cancellation message will be recorded on the registration line. If there is no cancellation message, the show will be held as scheduled. Registration Line: 770-205-4056 WARNING Under Georgia Law, an equine activity, sponsor, or equine professional is not liable for an injury to, or the death of a participant in equine activities resulting from the inherent risks of equine activities pursuant to Chapter 12 of Title 4 of the Official Code of Georgia annotated.