Conduct Violations

SP618 Conduct Violations Conduct violations are to be addressed by the Show Commission through a unanimous decision that may include loss of ribbon, disqualification or denial of entry. Any investigations or sanctioning by the Show Commission for Conduct Violations must be reported to ESC by submission of an Incident Report. Any act committed at, or related to an ESC sanctioned show which may be deemed prejudicial, unethical, unsportsmanlike, unprofessional, or not in the best interest of ESC, the horse show and/or its participants, including but not limited to the following:

1. Failing to follow relevant rules for participation.

2. Showing or attempting to show a horse under conflicts of interest as defined by ESC.

3. Falsifying qualifications in order to show in a specific event or class.

4. Failing to pay debt owed to a show or facility relative to entry fees, stabling, bedding and/or feed/hay.

5. Failing to settle unpaid fines to ESC.

6. Showing or attempting to show while under ESC suspension or for a suspended person who is benefiting from such.

7. Showing or attempting to show a horse that is under suspension.

8. Acting or permitting participants for whom said person has authority over, to act in a manner which would be deemed unsportsmanlike or unethical.

9. Behavior which would be considered offensive and/or made with the intent to influence or cast aspersions against the judge(s), other show officials or exhibitors or participants at a show.

10. Inhumane or cruel treatment of a horse or pony.

11. Failing to observe any penalty or sanctioning imposed by ESC or the Show Commission.

12. Unsportsmanlike conduct, which is generally defined as any behavior that is disrespectful, unethical, or abusive toward other people or horses. Such behavior may include, but is not limited to, verbal abuse, threats, physical aggression, inhumane treatment, disorderly conduct, public intoxication, inappropriate challenges to officials, or manipulation of the competition.

WELFARE & BIOSECURITY

CHAPTER 7 – SHOW SAFETY AND ANIMAL WELFARE Equine Sports Council has a zero tolerance policy towards individuals who put the welfare of animals and/or humans at risk. It is against US Federal law for individuals to witness or participate in the activities that comprise the Welfare of Humans or Animals and not report it to government authorities. Nothing in these rules shall prohibit show management from refusing entries or prohibiting attendance by persons, to the extent that such refusal or prohibition does not conflict with applicable state or federal law.