Collection & Non Payment of Show Fees

SO524 Collection & Non Payment of Show Fees

1. Competitions must set criteria in the prize list for instances that entry fees may be refunded.

2. Insufficient payment for fees related to show entries and other show related expenses may be submitted to ESC for assistance in collection.

3. An individual or entity who submits a payment to the show or facility for entry fees, stabling, shavings, feed/hay which is denied/declined; whether invalid credit card, bounced check, stop payment, etc. may be refused entry at that and other ESC shows until such time as the debt is resolved with the affected show(s).

4. The show may submit proof (notification from the bank or credit card company) of invalid payment to ESC within 30 days of notice.

5. ESC will contact the individual to attempt to resolve the issue.

6. If the debt is not paid, ESC will post the individual/entity’s name on the Prohibited list. The affected show and other ESC affiliated shows must refuse entries from anyone on the ESC’s Prohibited list for past due debt. Once the amount past due is paid, ESC should be notified to remove the name from the Prohibited list.