ESC Officials’ Registration Process

The ESC Rule Book grants field of play call authority to Judges, Stewards, and ESC Show Commissioners, collectively referred to as ESC Show Officials. Judges and Stewards possess the authority to cite an individual for a rule infraction, including the forfeiture of ribbons and prize monies. Disqualification by the three-person ESC Show Commission requires a unanimous decision.

Prior to the commencement of all ESC-sanctioned shows, the show officials must be announced in the prize list and on the website, and Show Commissioners names should be posted in the office. All officials are required to register with ESC prior to the show’s commencement. All ESC Registered Officials are afforded $6 million in officials liability insurance through the National Association of Sports Officials (NASO). Judges at ESC-sanctioned events are required to secure complimentary insurance. Other Registered Officials are eligible to purchase this insurance at a discounted rate.

To register as an official, contact ESC at Info@EquineSportsCouncil.org or by calling 1-855-Equine1 to acquire login credentials.