Rules and Show Information

1. All Creek Hollow Ranch Dressage Shows are covered by the current rules and regulations in the US Equestrian Federation Rule Book. Every class offered herein is covered by the rules and specifications of the current Rule Book and will be conducted and judged in accordance therewith. The most recent Rule changes can be referenced on the US Equestrian Federation website at www.USEF.org.
2. US EQUESTRIAN FEDERATION MEMBERSHIP STATEMENT (effective 6/1/2007) Life, senior active and junior active members shall be eligible to participate in all classes at Regular Competitions, Eventing Competitions at the Preliminary Level or above and Combined Driving Competitions at the Advanced Level, Dressage, Reining and Vaulting Competitions and Endurance Rides provided the respective breed/discipline dues or breed/discipline category fee has been paid. A nonmember may participate as a handler, rider, driver, owner, lessee, agent, coach or trainer at Regular Competitions, Eventing Competitions, Dressage Competitions, Reining Competitions and Combined Driving Competitions upon payment of a $20 nonmember registration fee and a $5 breed/discipline category fee for each breed/discipline. Participants in the following classes are exempted from the Requirements of this rule: 1) leadline; 2) exhibitions; 3) games and races; 4) classes for 4-H members; 5) walk trot and academy classes (academy classes are classes limited to horses used regularly in a lesson program); 6) USDF introductory level tests, pas de deux and quadrille classes; 7) NRHA Endorsed Reining Competitions; 8) Opportunity classes. 9) Citizens of other nations who have proof, in English, of current membership in good standing of their own National Federation; 10) USEA beginner novice division; and 11) assistant handlers in Dressage Sport Horse Breeding classes.
3. Amateurs, Juniors & Young Riders: Amateurs are defined by the rules and specifications of the current USEF Rule Book. All riders entering the Amateur classes must posses, or have applied for, an USEF Amateur Card prior to riding in the class. All riders in Amateur Divisions must present a USEF Amateur Card when picking up their number or they will not be allowed to show in the Amateur Division. Amateur Cards may be applied for at the show office. Jr/YR classes are offered to anyone 21 and under (may compete until the end of the calendar year in which they turn 21). Young Riders are eligible for FEI Young Rider classes from 16-21 years of age.
4. Conditions of Entry: Every horse entered for competition will be under the control of horse show management, but the horse show staff will, in no case, be responsible for any loss or damage that may occur, and it shall be a condition of entry that each exhibitor shall hold the horse show and its directors, staff, officials and volunteers harmless for any loss or accident to a horse, horses or equipment which may occur from sickness, fire or otherwise.
5. RESPONSIBILITY: All owners and exhibitors will be held responsible for any damage occurred by them, their agents, or employees, to stalls, buildings and other properties on the show grounds and shall be billed accordingly.
6. UNPAID FEES: Any exhibitor leaving the show with an unpaid balance of entry or stabling fees will be billed for these fees and a $35 billing fee will be added to the total. Until these fees are settled, all future entries of rider and horse owner will not be accepted.
7. Minors who do not have a valid driver’s license which allows them to operate a motorized vehicle in the state in which they reside will not be permitted to operate a motorized vehicle of any kind including, but not limited to, gold carts, motorcycles, scooters, or farm utility vehicles on the competition grounds of licensed competitions. Minors who have a valid temporary license may operate the above described motorized vehicles as long as they are accompanied by an adult with a valid driver's license. Violations of this rule will be cause for sanctions against the parent(s), guardian(s) and/or trainer(s) who are responsible for the child and/or trainer(s) from the competition grounds for the remainder of the competition and charges being filed against any of the above individuals in accordance with Rule 6. Wheelchairs and other mobility assistance devices for individuals with disabilities are exempt from this rule. (See
8. MINOR EXHIBITORS: Parents or guardians of minor exhibitors shall hold Creek Hollow Ranch, Inc., show staff, officials and volunteers, harmless of injury to such minor. No minor’s entry will be accepted unless signed by a parent or guardian.
9. GROUNDS FEE: There will be a $25 grounds fee for each horse trailering in and not renting a stall.
10. REFUNDS: Prior to closing date, refunds will be given for any reason, minus a $25 administration fee. No refunds will be given after the closing date, regardless of the reason. Rain checks will be given for any show in the current competition show year and must be used prior to the last CHR dressage show. There will be no carry-overs into the following competition year.
11. CHANGES/SUBSTITUTIONS: Any change of the horse/rider is the responsibility of the rider/owner/trainer. Changes must be reported to the show secretary prior to the start of the class. With a veterinarian’s certificate, another horse may be substituted for the scratched horse.
12. RAIN CANCELLATION: In the event of rain prior to the show, it is the competitor’s responsibility to contact show management to determine whether the show is cancelled. Shows are not cancelled due to rain unless footing is deemed unsafe by the Technical Delegate. If a rain date cannot be secured, all monies will be refunded minus the $25 office fee.
13. RIDE TIMES: Schedule of rides will be posted to the website www.CHRdressage.net or mailed/faxed upon request for all exhibitors. Ride times before, and scores after, the show will be posted to the www.FoxVillage.com website. If your e-mail address is provided on your entry, ride times will be e-mailed to you, however, it is strongly suggested to check our website as a back-up. Failure to enter the dressage arena by the exhibitor’s ride time will be cause for elimination. This is the responsibility of the exhibitor.
    It is the intention of show management to avoid time conflicts for riders and/or trainers between rings, therefore, it is the rider’s and/or trainer’s responsibility to inform the show management of a conflict within four days prior to the first day of the show. Every effort will be made to accommodate and eliminate any conflicts prior to the show.
14. TESTS: The current USEF, USDF and FEI tests will be used.
15. ARENAS: There is a 20m x 60m covered dressage arena and two outdoor dressage competition arenas with adjacent warm-up arenas, all with sand footing. There are also two lunging arenas with sand footing.
16. SCORED TESTS: Scored tests will be given to riders or their authorized representative after the results have been finalized. If a mathematical error on the score sheet is discovered, it must be brought to the attention of competition management within one hour of the official posting of the scores from the last class of that competition day. See USEF Rule DR123.8
17. DOGS: We ask that you leave your dogs at home or have them secured away from the riding arenas at all times. Any dog becoming a nuisance will be asked to leave the grounds.
18. PROTESTS: Any USEF member who is a rider, owners, trainer, handler agent or parent of a junior exhibitor may file a protest with the Show Committee or the USEF alleging violation(s) of the Federation rules. Said protest must be on the appropriate form and accompanied by a $200 deposit, or $300 if said protest is made by a USEF non-member. The deposit will be refunded if the protest is upheld.
19. RIBBONS AND AWARDS: Ribbons will be awarded through fifth place. In classes where three or more compete, the winner will receive an award. Awards will be given for High Point Training Level, High Point 1st through 4th Level and High Point FEI Level for all divisions. For Breed Shows: Group class first place winners will only receive a ribbon and award. In each championship class, a Champion and Reserve will be awarded a prize and USDF Qualifier neck sash. Show Champion and Reserve will be awarded special ribbons and awards.
20. SCHOOLING HORSES: Horses not entered in the show must be registered with the horse show office and will be given a number to be worn at all times outside of the stall. Appropriate stall or grounds fees, drug fees and a $35 per show day schooling fee must be paid. CDS/DASC and schooling show fee for schooling horses is $25. Any person(s) riding a horse for schooling purposes must have signed an official entry blank and/or release form. School horses are allowed in the competition warm-up arenas as long as their presence is not disruptive and there is room for them to school. This determination will be made solely at the discretion of show management. There may be other areas on the show grounds for schooling purposes.
21. Schooling Horses Around Arenas: There will be no schooling of horses in or around competition arenas the day of the competition, nor will any horse be allowed to enter either the competition arena or school around the arena without a judge present, or without the permission of show management. Entering the competition area indicates that a competitor is ready to be judged and it is at the judge’s discretion to ring the bell for the competitor to enter the ring. After the completion of competition in an arena, schooling is permitted, but only after the last competitor has left the arena. Schooling in or around a competition arena without permission from show management could incur elimination from the show.
22. MANAGEMENT: Show management reserves the right to interpret all questions and conditions in regard to or arising out of any incident in the show without claims for damages or recourse of any kind. All questions not covered in these rules and regulations shall be decided by show management and that decision shall be final. Show management reserves itself the right to refuse, accept conditionally, or to cancel any entries, disqualify riders or exhibitors, prohibit exhibitors of entries and cancel award prizes, without claim to damages; to change, cancel, or combine any classes, to reschedule classes after due notice to exhibitors, or to change rings or rotate judges.
23. STABLING: Stabling consists of 60 temporary 10/10 stalls of solid wall construction with regular stall doors. Each stall includes one bag of shavings. Feed and additional shavings are not included, but may be purchased separately. Double stalls (10x20) are also available upon request. No straw is permitted. A $50 disposal fee will be assessed for straw. Please advise show management if you are requesting stabling for a stallion, or have other special stabling requests. If you need to arrive before Thursday or stay longer than Sunday, you must call to make special arrangements. Stall fees are: use of stall only during one competition day - $40; Overnight (1 night) $70; 2 nights - $95; 3 nights - $120. Tack room-$25 per day. Double stalls are twice the cost single stall fee.