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ESC Participant Code of Conduct
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RS402 ESC Sanctioning Fees The shows will collect an ESC Sanctioning Fee for each Performance horse and Academy rider, billed per back number. These fees are established annually by the ESC Board of Directors. The Sanctioning Fees collected…
RS403 ESC Marketing Grant ESC Marketing Grant Year 2 & Subsequent Years – Based on the prior year exhibitor fees collected by a competition, 25% of the total collected will be re-invested in the show as a marketing grant for class sponsorsh…
RS404 Drug Testing 1. Competitions with at least 250 entries may elect to have drug testing at their event. 2. Competitions utilizing ESC drug testing will collect an agreed upon drug fee per Performance horse entered and will remit to ESC …
RS405 Show Commitment to ESC Show Management, Trainers and Exhibitors agree to follow the rules, standards and class specifications provided herein, and agree to operate the show in accordance with these guidelines.
RS406 Insurance Coverage 1. It is required that all shows provide proof of $1 Million Dollar General Liability insurance for each show. Equine Sports Council must be named as an additional insured, and the certificate must stipulate date an…
RS407 Required Designated Show Personnel The following are required show personnel positions: Manager, Secretary, Judge, Show Commission, Announcer, Ringmaster, Paddock Master and Gatekeeper. Except for the Judge, individuals may serve in m…
RS408 Optional Show Personnel The following are optional officials and/or staff/volunteers the show is encouraged to provide: Photographer, Videographer, Farrier (may be on call), Veterinarian (may be on call), Awards Coordinator, and Safet…
RS409 Required Emergency Medical Staff It is strongly recommended that all shows, regardless of their size, have an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Qualified Medical Personnel present during all scheduled performances for treatment of…
RS410 Participation of ESC Directors & Advisors ESC Directors, Council Members and Advisors are permitted to participate in the ESC Network of Horse Shows as Owners, Exhibitors and Trainers. CHAPTER 5 – SHOW OFFICIALS
SO501 Show Officials Horse shows are responsible for hiring qualified individuals and verifying the appropriate level of experience required for their competition. All Judges, Stewards, Ringmasters and Show Commissioners must be registered …
SO502 Show Manager 1. Has the ultimate responsibility for overseeing the operations and management of the event. 2. Provides all necessary physical facilities to accommodate the show. 3. Hires qualified personnel needed to ensure a successf…
SO503 Show Secretary 1. Accepts entries, collects fees and keeps accurate records and documentation of all classes. 2. Provides the announcer and gate/paddock person with class sheets and/or order of go. 3. Is responsible for splitting clas…
SO504 Show Judges The Judge is responsible for awarding placings for performances inside the show ring. The Judge should: 1. Officiate each class in conformity with the rules and specifications of classes as they appear in the ESC rules. 2.…
SO505 Prohibited Conflicts of Interest 1. A Judge or their family may not be an exhibitor, trainer or other official at that show while serving as judge. 2. A Judge may not officiate in any division where a family member is exhibiting or wh…
SO506 30 Day No-Transaction Period 1. No horse may be shown before a Judge that has been sold by said Judge, his employer, or employee within a period of 30 days prior to the show unless otherwise specified in the prize list or breed/discip…
