ESC Rule Book
Equine Sports Council offers sanctioning to a network of horse shows that all follow the same Standards and Guidelines. The ESC Rule Book and is organized into four Pillars:
| Standards & Guidelines | Defines activity and conduct outside the show ring. |
| Welfare & Bio Security | Outlines standards for human and animal welfare, our elective drug testing program, and offers guidance on the proper allowance of therapeutic medications. |
| Rule Enforcement & Penalties | Sets guidelines for penalties based on the severity of the infraction. |
| Sports Concepts | The class and judging specifications for how the sport of showing horses is to occur inside the ring, grouped by breed or discipline. |
Approval & Authorized Use
DRAFT version 6.0 January 2025 in circulation for review and comments. The ESC Board is scheduled to approve this DRAFT by February 1, 2025. Please contact Equine Sports Council at info@EquineSportsCouncil.org with any questions or comments.