Show Commission Criteria and Responsibilities

GL205.1 Show Commission Criteria and Responsibilities The three-person Show Commission must consist of adults who possess horse show experience, are proficient in the ESC Rules, and are capable of providing guidance and making independent, fair decisions. The Show Commission should include individuals who are present at the show such as the Show Manager, Steward, Paddock Master, Ringmaster, Show Secretary or show committee member(s). The Judge may not be a member of the Show Commission. The Show Commission is empowered to make unanimous decisions, including disqualification and removal of exhibitors from the show grounds. The Show Commission may not reverse the decision of the Judge except in the case of an obvious clerical error, use of prohibited equipment or shoeing, or signs of inhumane treatment. The Show Commission, by unanimous decision, may prohibit or disqualify participation of an individual for the following:

1) SO-527 - Reasons for Prohibiting Individuals

2) GL-205.1 - Show Commission Criteria and Responsibilities

3) SP-618 - Possible Conduct Violations

4) WL703-706 - Welfare Violations