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ESC Participant Code of Conduct
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SO507 Requesting Judges Feedback An exhibitor may make a request through the Show Manager or Steward for the Judge’s opinion concerning that exhibitor’s horse. The request must be made at the conclusion of the show and it is the judge’s dis…
SO508 Show Ring Announcer Responsibilities 1. Under the instruction of the Judge (via the Ringmaster), the announcer is to call the classes to the ring, to call all gaits, and to announce any additional instructions that may be necessary du…
SO509 Ringmaster Responsibilities 1. The main responsibility is to assist the designated judge when needed, monitor the show ring for any potential dangers, and to accept a request for “time out”. 2. Escort any person to the center ring, su…
SO510 Farrier Responsibilities 1. A Farrier is to be available throughout the Show and/or on call; and may be called upon during hours prior to and after the show.| 2. The farrier must be knowledgeable about the shoeing rules of the breed/d…
SO511 Paddock Master 1. Responsible for maintaining a safe environment of entry into the ring and in the warm-up areas and helping to communicate announcements to the barns of current class schedule in the ring. 2. Integral in managing the …
SO512 Stewards or Technical Delegates 1. Have knowledge of the current ESC Rules. 2. ESC encourages the use of individuals who are ESC Certified Stewards, however, for competitions with fewer than 500 entries, the designation of a "Steward"…
SO513 Show Veterinarian 1. An equine veterinarian that is licensed in the same state or province (or has reciprocity licensure) where the horse show is being held may officiate in the capacity of horse show veterinarian. 2. The veterinarian…
SO514 Show Commission All ESC shows are required to establish a three (3) member “Show Commission” composed of adults who are knowledgeable of the ESC rules. The Show Commission is responsible for the successful execution of all ESC Rules a…
SO515 Course Designer 1. A Course Designer will be responsible for laying out the courses, building the obstacles, and for the measurement of the course. 2. Shall be present or have a designated representative present to report to the Judge…
SO516 Show Staff The competition may provide additional staff and/or volunteers to assist with running the show as necessary.
SO517 Prize Lists Prize lists must include: location and date of show, closing date of entries, the officials, local or facility rules, class schedule, any special class descriptions and all relevant fees. Prize lists must contain an entry …
SO518 Prize Money The schedule of payment must be stated in the prize list, along with the timeline for payment.
SO519 Refund Policy Must be included in the prize list.
SO520 Adherence to Prize Money Payout Shows must adhere to prize payout and refund policies stated in their prize list and may be subject to disciplinary action, if after receiving a complaint from an exhibitor, ESC discovers it was not fol…
SO521 Changes to the Prize List After publication of the prize list, changes must be posted on the show’s website, communicated to exhibitors by any means available to the show and posted in the show office. Show management must advise exhi…
