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Competition Guidelines

GL214 Disqualification in a Show

GL214 Disqualification in a Show 1. To exclude an exhibitor from participation. 2. If the exhibitor is disqualified after competing, but received an award, the award must be forfeited and may not use the class to qualify for a Championship.…

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GL215 Elimination

GL215 Elimination An exhibitor who is eliminated for cause is ineligible to receive an award in that class and may be eliminated from the entire show at the discretion of show officials.

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GL216 Excused

GL216 Excused 1. An exhibitor may request to be excused from a class and may leave the ring upon permission from the judge. 2. A judge has the authority to excuse an exhibitor from the ring when there is a safety concern, or an act was perf…

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GL217 Falls of Rider or Horse

GL217 Falls of Rider or Horse 1. A rider has fallen if s/he is involuntarily disengaged from his horse which requires them to remount. 2. A horse is considered to have fallen when the shoulder and haunch on the same side have touched the gr…