Show Judges

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. Ensure ring safety and excuse any unruly horses from the ring.

3. The Judge is the only show official authorized to make field of play calls which include the assignment of class results, distribution of penalties, disqualification or excusal of an entry.

4. Reversal of the Judge’s decision is only through unanimous decision of the Show Commission for one of these reasons:

a. An obvious clerical error (the entry not being eligible to be shown as entered)

b. Use of prohibited equipment or shoeing

c. Signs of inhumane treatment

5. Judge to report to the Steward and/or Manager any conduct violations such as abusive, threatening or harassing behavior, or unsportsmanlike conduct. Which may result in removal from the show grounds or suspension from future shows.

6. Failure of a Judge to “Officiate” at a show which s/he has committed to officiate may constitute a breach of contract, except in cases of family or personal emergencies.

7. When more than one Judge is used to officiate, it is the responsibility of those Judges to place the classes independently.

8. Judges are required to file an Incident Report with ESC should any individual materially violate ESC’s rules in Ethical Engagement of Officials. (SP816).