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2026 · Version 7.3 · Effective March 2026

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DF111

“Client” Shall Include:

DF111 “Client” Shall Include:

1. Any person who has received or who has a member of his/her family who has received horse training, instruction in riding, driving, or showing in-hand/halter from the official or from an official’s employee; regardless of whether compensation was exchanged outside of, or at a show.

2. Any person who pays board to the official, or to a member of his/her family. (Exception:

Stud/Broodmare board)

3. Conducting clinics or instruction in group activities does not constitute a client relationship, unless individual instruction is given.

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