***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.
Rolling Hills Saddle Club reserves the right to change, alter, suspend or eliminate rules and regulations as needed to clarify or update show and ring operation, and to ensure the safety and enjoyment of participants. 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.

OPEN RING – AQHA Rules Apply
ß $$ Payback: Classes 26, 63. 6 entry minimum for payback, 1st (30%) 2nd (20%) 3rd (10%) & ribbons 1-6.
ß **Lead Line: Class 36 - Rider age 6 and under, handler 12 and over; rider may not enter any other class.
ß *Green Horse: HORSE’S first year showing under saddle; classes 7, 14, 42, 49.
ß «Novice: RIDER’S first two years showing; classes 5, 11, 12, 18, 23, 24, 34, 40, 46, 47, 53, 59, 60. Novice riders may not enter any class that canters as a group (except ´Novice classes and Beginner Ring classes) including Open, Adult and Youth Horsemanship & Equitation classes as group rail work may be required.

HUNTER RING – USEF Rules Apply
ß Jumper Power and Speed: This class will consist of two rounds (no jumpoff). The first round must be clean to show in the second round. The first round will test the rider/horse ability, with the second round testing the horses speed.
ß RHSC Equitation on the Flat and Mini-Medal: Classes 306 and 324 have a $12.00 entry fee, with special day / year end awards. The Mini-Medal class is to be run with an over fences portion counting 60% and a flat portion counting 40%. The judge will call back the riders at his/her discretion.
ß Short Stirrup: Juniors age 12 and under in their first 2 years of showing in the Hunter ring over fences classes.
ß Long Stirrup: Juniors/Amateurs age 13 and over within the first 5 years showing in the Hunter ring over fences classes.
ß Rusty Stirrup: Open to horse/rider combinations not competing in over fences classes in any ring on date of show.
ß Horse/rider combinations may not enter more than two (2) consecutive fence heights excluding equitation and jumpers.
ß Ring Chair and Judges reserve the right to excuse riders/horses at their discretion. Excused horses will be disqualified.
ß Only one rider per horse is allowed in a class.
ß Horses may not enter more than seven (7) over fences classes excluding equitation.
ß Equitation: Open to Junior and Amateurs only, excluding Rusty Stirrup equitation.
ß Soundness is emphasized in all hunter classes, lameness will be penalized.
ß Mini-Hunter Division: Open to exhibitors from any ring (Beginner Ring classes 221, 222, 223).

BEGINNER RING – USEF Rules Apply
ß ¨Mini-Hunter Division: Open to exhibitors from any ring (Beginner Ring classes 221, 222, 223).
ß Beginner on the Flat Exhibitors: First two years of showing; may not enter any classes that jump higher than 18” and may not enter classes that canter as a group except flat classes in the Beginner Ring or Open Ring Novice classes.
ß Beginner Over Fences Exhibitors: First two years of showing over fences.
ß Standing martingales are allowed in Beginner Ring under saddle classes only (exception to RHSC show rule #8).
ß Beginner Ring 11 & under flat classes 206, 207, 208 with 20 or more riders will be split into two groups. Each group will be judged separately and placed 1-6 (exception to RHSC show rule # 3).

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. Protective headgear is required for all riders in English tack & Running Ring riders 12 & under while mounted on show grounds. All exhibitors are required to wear the appropriate formal show attire for their discipline as required by USEF/AQHA rules.Ê Hunter and Beginner ring exhibitors must wear approved headgear where required by USEF rules.Ê Open ring hunt seatÊexhibitors must wear approved headgear where required by AQHA rules. Running Ring riders 12 & under must wear approved headgear while mounted.Ê It is the responsibility 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.Ê RHSC Officers,ÊBoard 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 not allowed in hunter classes.
9. Boots, polo wraps, 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 ruled on by show officials.
11. All decisions by show officials are final.
12. Discourtesies 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 for each class places 1 through 6, except payback classes, as noted.
18. End of day division high point awards 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 for day end awards.
19. All points are based on a horse/rider combination except Halter which is based on horse only. Halter horses must be shown under the same back number all year, regardless of handler, in order for points to tracked and credited.
20. To be eligible for year end awards exhibitors must be current RHSC members 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 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 in a stall without shavings is a $35.00 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.