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ESC Participant Code of Conduct
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SO522 Submission of Show Entries 1. Entries must be signed by the participants and must be accompanied by funds to cover show fees. When a participant is under 18, his/her parent, guardian, or trainer, must sign an entry blank on the minor’…
SO523 Post Entry Policy Shows may create their own post entry policy but shall include such in the prize list.
SO524 Collection & Non Payment of Show Fees 1. Competitions must set criteria in the prize list for instances that entry fees may be refunded. 2. Insufficient payment for fees related to show entries and other show related expenses may be s…
SO525 Submission of Show Results to ESC 1. Show results must be submitted to ESC electronically within thirty (30) days of the last scheduled show date. 2. Show results not submitted electronically will be assessed a special handling fee. 3…
SO526 Refusing Entries of Suspended Exhibitors Shows must refuse entries of exhibitors that appear on ESC’s Prohibited List. Shows that fail to refuse Prohibited entries are in breach of their contractual responsibilities with ESC and risk …
SO527 Reasons for Prohibiting Individuals The Show Commission has final decision making authority for refusing entries. Prohibited individuals generally fall into the following categories: 1. Human or Animal Welfare Violations – ESC or Show…
SO528 Measurement of Height Animals showing in classes with height restrictions must have a measurement card from an issuing association or be measured at the show. Official Measurements from other governing organizations will be accepted. …
SO529 Measurement Process 1. Any entry that needs to be measured should place a request with the Show Manager prior to the start of the show. Measurements may not be offered at every ESC event - availability is determined by the show manage…
SP601 Judge’s Decision 1. Once a class has been judged, it shall not be re-judged. 2. The Judge’s decision is final. 3. Should discovery of a clerical error (making the entry ineligible to compete as entered), use of prohibited equipment or…
SP602 Appropriate Attire 1. Riders, drivers and/or handlers must be appropriately attired for the class in question (see division rules), including back number. Attendants should be neatly dressed. 2. ESC encourages the use of protective he…
SP603 Electronic Communication Devices The use of an Electronic Communication device is only allowed for a rider/driver with a hearing impairment who has submitted written proof to the show office from a treating medical professional. The u…
SP604 Artificial Markings and Appliances Any change of color or markings other than mane, tail or hoof is prohibited. Only clear grooming materials are allowed on the hide and hair. Materials may be used to remove stains. Any artificial app…
SP605 Use of Whips 1. One whip per handler is permitted while showing a horse in Saddle Seat, Hunt Seat, Pleasure Driving, Fine Harness and In-Hand. Whips are not permitted in Western, Ranch, Dressage, or Reigning. 2. Whips must be no longe…
SP606 Showing Unshod Horses A horse may not be excused from the ring if unshod, but a judge may penalize a barefoot horse in a class where horses are typically shod and way of going is unsound. See breed/discipline rules for specifics on sh…
SP607 Championships 1. The prize list must state how Championship classes will be offered and qualified for; whether on points (i.e. point accumulation in an in-hand division) or by holding a championship class (i.e. in performance classes)…
