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2026 · Version 7.3 · Effective March 2026

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SO505

Prohibited Conflicts of Interest

SO505 Prohibited Conflicts of Interest

1. A Judge or their family may not be an exhibitor, trainer or other official at that show while serving as judge.

2. A Judge may not officiate in any division where a family member is exhibiting or where a horse owned by the judge is being presented.

3. A Judge may not be the house-guest of a person who is exhibiting in the show or whose family is exhibiting in the show.

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