Stewards or Technical Delegates

SO512 Stewards or Technical Delegates

1. Have knowledge of the current ESC Rules.

2. ESC encourages the use of individuals who are ESC Certified Stewards, however, for competitions with fewer than 500 entries, the designation of a "Steward" can alternatively be the Show Manager or a Show Commission member with the ability to enforce guidelines.

3. A Premiere Certified Steward is required at shows with more than 500 performance horses and shows that offer pony measuring and/or drug testing.

4. Be available to all officials and exhibitors to assist in the interpretation and application of the rules.

5. Be available to investigate any allegation of rule violation or any other behavior which may result in a possible violation.

6. Report any offenses or violations of the rules to the Manager and Show Commission.

7. The Steward may independently call a Safety Time-Out, however they must be in the center ring to do so.

8. Stewards may issue warnings to participants by submitting an Incident Report.