AMHA National Show Premium Book Online- Judges, Contacts, Entry, Qualifications, Special Awards

Several stall options/priorities are available to exhibitors. Exhibitors must select which priority level they prefer and note such on the stall request form. The options are:

Priority 1-Temporary stalls located only in the Moncrief Building. May be disassembled and used to create hospitality areas, farm displays, special exhibits, etc. in conjunction with and adjacent to the stabling of horses entered in the show. About 240 stalls. Price $150.00 each.

Priority 2-Permanent metal stalls in the Richardson-Bass Building. Can not be disassembled. About 270 stalls. Price $80.00 each.

Priority 3-Permanent metal stalls in the Burnett Building. Cannot be disassembled. About 565 stalls. Price $80.00 each.

Priority 4-Temporary stalls in cattle barns 4, 3 and 2. May be disassembled. About 458 stalls total. Price $80.00 each.

All stall requests RECEIVED in the AMHA office on or before August 31, 2001 will be considered equal when drawing for stall locations.

FAXES - ENTRY & STALL FORMS MUST BE FAXED TOGETHER.
Faxed copies will be accepted, only when the entry/stall form gives complete credit card payment information. The entry/stall form provides a space for credit card information. Please call the office to verify all pages of your fax were received.

STALL DRAWING
Stall drawings for stall locations will take place Tuesday, September 11, 2001 at 2:00 P.M. in the AMHA office conference room. Any AMHA Member is welcome to attend.

DEADLINE FOR STALL DRAWING
Requests must be received in the AMHA office by August 31, 2001 along with entries in the same envelope.

Stall assignments will be done as close to exhibitors' requests as possible. However, there are only so many stalls in each building. After the priority 1 stalls are fully assigned by management with exhibitors who requested priority one stalls, all other exhibitor requests will be placed in the stall drawing for the balance of the stalls (priorities 2 thru 4), including those stall requests that could not be assigned in priority 1. Criteria to be used in assigning stalls after priority 1 is; 1/ priority area requested, 2/ place in the draw, 3/ number of stalls needed and, 4/ number of stalls still unassigned in each priority area/barn. Unless an exhibitor has requested a lower priority (3 is lower than 2, 4 is lower than 3), stalls in the drawing will be first assigned in priority 2, then in priority 3, and lastly in priority 4.

If you wish to be stalled with another exhibitor(s), all exhibitors involved must note such on all individual stall reservation request/entry forms and ALL SUCH REQUESTS MUST BE SUBMITTED TOGETHER IN THE SAME ENVELOPE, ALONG WITH APPROPRIATE TOTAL FEES. NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE. Such exhibitor requests for groups or blocks of stalls will be CONSIDERED AS ONE when "placed in the hat" for the stall location drawings.

All horses must be stabled and in assigned stalls. Showing from your trailer will not be permitted. Any change in stall assignments must be made and approved by the Show Manager. Anyone using an unassigned stall for grooming, storage, or stalling a horse will be charged a full stall fee for the use of that stall. Anyone not obtaining their stall assignment from the Show Manager or found to be stalling horses in stalls not paid for will be subject to being eliminated from the show by management.

NOTE: Exhibitors who are truly physically challenged, please note your special stabling needs by checking the "request box" on the entry form-only challenged exhibitors, please. Trainers' horses, other than those belonging to special needs clients, will not be stalled in the special stabling area.

Please cooperate and request only those stalls you intend to use for horses entered in the show. Sale horses and transit horses should be stalled and overnighted away from the Will Rogers Memorial Center in other stabling.

NOTE TO TRAINERS
All of your client's entries must be mailed together and MUST have a check or credit card payment with their entries. It is the trainer's responsibility to be sure you have included these fees with your clients' entries. Do not ask the client to send a separate check or call the office with their credit card number. A check must be attached to the entries or a credit card number with expiration date placed on the entry form.

Only clients who have paid fees will be included in the stall drawing. Those clients entries received without payment will not be included in the stall drawing. NO EXCEPTIONS!
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ENTRY & REGISTRATION RULES
The AMHA National Show is open to all AMHA-registered horses and owners who are in good standing with AMHA (see GR-025-G), who have met all requirements as set forth in GR-010 of the 2000-2001 AMHA Show Rules, and who have earned the necessary qualifying points and met all other requirements for qualification. On entry blanks, the exhibitor must use the complete name and number of the registered animal as it is shown on its registration certificate.

Exhibitors are not required to send a copy of the horse's papers with entries, but must present original papers or a very clear copy to the measurer at the show. All information must be listed and the entry blank signed by the owner/agent. All horses must have accumulated the total number of qualifying points for the specific class you are entering on or before August 31, 2001. Please see point qualifications in the back of this premium booklet. AMHA WILL ACCEPT FAXED ENTRIES, but only when paid in full with a credit card. The entry form provides a space for all credit card information. Please call the office to verify all pages of your fax were received.
CLOSE OF ENTRIES
Entries must be received in the AMHA office by August 31, 2001.
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ENTRY & REGISTRATION RULES
The AMHA National Show is open to all AMHA-registered horses and owners who are in good standing with AMHA (see GR-025-G), who have met all requirements as set forth in GR-010 of the 2000-2001 AMHA Show Rules, and who have earned the necessary qualifying points and met all other requirements for qualification. On entry blanks, the exhibitor must use the complete name and number of the registered animal as it is shown on its registration certificate.

NEW RULE - MUST BRING PAPERS TO MEASURE HORSE
Beginning this year - 2001 - it will be mandatory for all exhibitors to present either the original or a very clear photocopy (both sides) of their horses' AMHA registration papers to the Official Measurer at the National Show. Any horse not having such registration identification available for the Official Measurer's examination will not be measured and thus, not permitted to exhibit at the National Show.

ENTRY PROCEDURES FOR ALL HORSES
For each horse entered, send a completed entry blank and all applicable fees (entry, stall, & drug). No numbers will be released without full payment of all fees. Listing of ownership of National Show Entries is not subject to any change after close of entries. Horses will be announced with ownerships as recorded in the AMHA computer database on date entries closed. New registrations and transfers must be expedited before the close of entries if you wish the horse's name to be announced in the new owner's name or want to show the horse in a youth or amateur class.

COST OF ENTRIES PER CLASS
Youth Classes $35.00
Amateur Classes $35.00
Open Classes $60.00
Open Multiple Entry Classes $60.00
(Classes 65, 66, 67, 69, 70, 87, 91, 106, 113, 158, & 162)
Stalls (Horse or Tack)- includes one bag of
shavings/stall
Priority 1 $150.00
Priority 2, 3 & 4 $80.00
Drug Testing fee per horse $10.00

Absolute deadline for any class changes or additions is 6:00 p.m. the day before the class.
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ENTRY FORM FOR MULTIPLE ENTRY CLASSES
Included with this premium book are entry forms. Again this year, included is a separate form for multiple entry classes. Please use this form for all multiple entry classes. You may duplicate the form as needed. Correct completion of this form will simplify the entry process in the office.

It is not necessary to complete Get of Sire if get have not been selected, however be sure the stallion siring the get is entered and not one of the get.

LATE FEES
Horses entered after Friday, August 31, 2001, will be assessed a late fee of $50.00 per horse plus a $10.00 fee per class addition to the regular class fee and drug fees. Classes added after August 31, 2001 for horses already entered will incur a $10.00 late fee per class entered.

POST ENTRIES
No youth or amateur classes with "0" qualifying points may be post-entered at the show.

JUDGE EVALUATION CARDS & FEES
When you receive your packet at the Show Office, you must pay the $5.00 PER EXHIBITOR PER JUDGE fee with a separate check or cash. The fee is $50.00 per exhibitor if you are showing in the Open and Amateur, Youth or Futurity Classes. The fee will be $25.00 if you participate only in Youth, Amateur and Futurity or Open Classes.

AMATEUR & YOUTH CARDS
All amateurs and youth must have obtained an amateur or youth card in order to show in their respective classes. Amateur or youth numbers must be placed on the entry form in the designated area.
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SENIOR STALLIONS
All Senior Stallions must have a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection for Cryptorchidism or Monorchidism. If you have not sent your certificate to the AMHA office prior to sending in your entries, a certificate must accompany the entry and will be placed on file.

GATE RELEASES
All horses leaving the grounds must have a gate release from the Horse Show Office. In order to obtain the gate release, all financial obligations with AMHA must be settled and you must have a signed receipt from AMHA.

REFUNDS
Before the closing date of entries, full refunds will be given (class entry, drug testing fees, and stalls). No stall refunds will be made after August 31, 2001. After the closing date of entries, no refunds will be made on class entry and drug fees without an official veterinarian certificate. This certification must be received by mail or fax at the National Office prior to the first class of the show. After August 31, 2001, class scratches will not be refunded.

If a horse participates in some classes before withdrawing, and proper veterinary documentation has been presented, a refund will only be given on the classes in which the horse was unable to participate.

NO REFUNDS WILL BE MADE AT THE SHOW. ALL REFUNDS WILL BE MAILED FROM THE OFFICE WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE CLOSE OF THE SHOW.
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SUBSTITUTIONS
A horse already entered in the show may be substituted IN THE SAME CLASS for a horse that is being scratched at a $10.00 office charge. No fees from scratched horses with veterinarian certificates can be used when another horse is being substituted due to refunds being made from the AMHA National Office, class fees and a $10.00 late fee must be paid in the show office. After the close of entries, class scratches will not be refunded.

RETURNED CHECKS
Checks returned by the bank, for any reason, are regarded as a most serious offense and will be handled according to the following procedure: a 10% penalty (minimum of $50.00) will be assessed for every returned check. Accounts will be given ten days to be paid in full with cash or cash equivalent.

MEASUREMENT
ALL HORSES MUST BE MEASURED. Valid Annual Measurement Cards, issued in 2001, will not be accepted at the National Show. Measurements will be supervised by the Measuring Officials. Measuring will take place at a designated area in the West Arena (sale ring). Rules GR-020 and NS-028 will be followed.

For identification, either the original or a very clear photocopy of both sides of each horse's registration papers must be presented to the official measurer at the time of measuring or the horse will not be measured and cannot compete at the National Show.

Measuring times will be as follows:
Wed., September 26 - 12 Noon to 8:00 P.M.
BREAK - 4:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Thurs./Fri., September 27/28 - 8:30 A.M. to 8:00 P.M.
BREAKS - 4:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Sat., September 29 - 7:30 A.M. to 8:30 A.M. ONLY
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GELDING INCENTIVE FUND
Thanks to the gracious donations of many AMHA owners, breeders, exhibitors' and supporters, plus matching funds from AMHA, the Gelding Incentive Fund will again distribute at least $32,000.00 at the 2001 National Show. These funds will go to the Top Ten winners in the six Youth Gelding Halter classes and the four Amateur Gelding Halter Classes.

SPECIAL AWARDS
BEST ALL-ROUND HORSE
Competition for the Best All-Round Horse at the National Show will be limited to a maximum of five classes, one of which must be the respective halter/height/age class and up to four of the following OPEN classes: Obstacle Driving, Roadster, Halter Obstacle, Single Pleasure Driving, Country Pleasure Driving, Hunter, Jumper and Liberty. Each exhibitor must designate the five classes prior to showing in any one of the classes. Forms are available in the Show Office.

An elegant crystal horse award will be presented to the Best All-Round Horse. This prestigious award was started by and continues to be sponsored by Daniel and Carole Heermann, Heermann Homestead, of Woodland, WA. Thanks to Daniel and Carole Heermann!
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HIGH POINT DRIVING HORSE
Competition for the High-Point Driving Horse at the National Show is limited to a maximum of five classes. These five classes must be selected by the exhibitor from the three driving divisions only-Roadster, Single Pleasure Driving, and Country Pleasure Driving. At least two of these three divisions must be represented in the five classes selected. Each exhibitor must designate these five driving classes prior to showing in any one of the classes. Forms are available in the Show Office.

The owner of the High-Point Driving Horse will be presented a beautiful perpetual trophy, donated by Patricia Parker Crosby- Rattlesnake Bayou Miniatures in honor of Flying W Farms Moonlight Bay. On behalf of all driving exhibitors, thank you Mrs. Crosby!

SUPER AMATEUR
Competition for the Super Amateur Award will be limited to a maximum of five classes, one of which must be the respective Amateur Halter Class (Stallion, Mare, Gelding or AOTE), and up to four of the following AMATEUR or AOTE classes: Showmanship, Halter Obstacle, Hunter, Jumper, Roadster, Obstacle Driving, Country Pleasure Driving and Single Pleasure Driving. The amateur exhibitor must designate the five classes prior to showing in any one of the classes. Forms are available in the Show Office.

Hart Manufacturing, Inc., "the official AMHA trailer," will award the free one-year use of a special aluminum Miniature Horse Trailer to the winner of the 2001 National Show Super Amateur competition.
Show Horse Design, Inc. will present a special Embroidered Commemorative Cooler to both the Super Amateur and the Reserve Champion Super Amateur. Note: Show Horse Design will also present a special Embroidered Commemorative Cooler to the Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion Amateur Stallions, Amateur Mares, and Amateur Geldings. Thanks to Show Horse Design, Inc. for their support of the Amateurs!

Jerald Sulky Co. will again present a Jerald Mini A Open Wheel Pleasure Driving Cart to the winner of a raffle drawing and a Jerald Runabout Cart to the winner of the National Grand Champion Country Pleasure Driving class.

Grand Prix Cash Awards
Thanks to the AMHA Membership Insurance Program with Travelers Insurance, the Gencorp Insurance Group will present a Grand Prix Cash award of at least $200.00 to each of the owners of the twelve National Grand Champions.

Estate Horse Supply will present a beautiful Commemorative Halter Bag to the owners of each of the nine National Grand Champion halter horses and a Commemorative Harness Bag to the owners of the three National Grand Champion harness horses. Estate Horse Supply will again donate a complete set of show harness to the lucky winner of a special raffle.
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SPECIAL AWARD TIES & SCORING
In calculating any of the Special Awards (Super Amateur, Best All-Round Horse, High-Point Driving Horse, and High- Point Youth Awards), should ties occur, the following procedure will be followed. The first tie breaker will be to determine the horse/exhibitor defeating the most competitors. If a tie still results from this calculation, then the next tie breaker will be to determine which horse/exhibitor placed highest in their respective halter class (except High-Point Driving Horse). For tie breaker consideration horses/exhibitors must place first through tenth in any eligible class. Should a tie still result, a coin will be tossed by the exhibitors to determine the winner.

In scoring all special awards, the following computer point system will be used:
w Entries in classes with 10 or more entries -
first receives 10 points, second receives 9 points,
third receives 8 points, etc.
w Entries in classes with less than 10 entries -
first receives number of points based on the total
number of entries shown, etc. (Example - class with
only seven entries shown - first receives 7 points,
second receives 6 points, third receives 5 points, etc.)

DRESS/ATTIRE
All evening sessions and the National Futurities are designated as formal. Appropriate evening formal attire and afternoon formal attire for the Futurities is suggested but not mandatory for all exhibitors. Exhibitors must abide by all attire rules in the 2000-2001 AMHA Rule Book.
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SPLIT CLASSES
Class splits for Halter Classes will be determined at the discretion of the Show Manager, however, all halter classes will be split when class entries total forty-five (45) or more.

Driving classes will be split by show management for safety according to the class involved and show arena size. Show management will also determine the number of driving horses each judge should select, from each class split, to return for the class finals. Refer to AMHA Show Rules CL-030-E and NS-025-C.

The horses in each split will be posted at least one (1) hour prior to the class. Split classes will be divided at random by a computer. NOTE: All horses must compete in the split assigned and posted from the computer print out. Horses violating this mandate may be disqualified from competing in the class.

Horses selected as semi-finalists from an early (first or second) go round and invited back to the finals for Top Ten selection must return to and stay in the holding/make-up area prior to the finals judging. They will not be permitted to return to their stabling area until they have competed in the finals class.

In the open halter classes each judge will place ten (10) horses from each go round first through tenth. Using the accumulated point system (after the high and low scores have been deleted), the Top Ten from each go round shall be designated semi-finalists. The semi-finalists will return to the ring to determine the horses to come back for the final Top Ten evening competition in open halter classes or for the final competition and the naming of class Champion and Reserve down to tenth place in Speciality, Youth, Amateur and Performance classes.
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ORDER OF GO
In each class where individual work occurs (Liberty, Hunter, Jumper, Obstacle Driving, Halter Obstacle, etc.) the computer will be used to randomly create an order of go for the class. Exhibitors should obey the established order of go and be at the gate ready for exhibiting their horse when their number is called by a Paddock Master. Exhibitors competing in Ring 2 (Watt Arena) on Wednesday, October 3 will be given special consideration and courtesy, provided they are involved in a class being shown at that same time in Ring 1 (Justin Arena).

MULTIPLE HITCH CLASSES-JUDGING TIME
A time estimate for judging the multiple hitch classes will be made each day they are scheduled. These classes will be judged as close to this time as possible and may be moved within the class schedule.

HOLDING AREA/MAKE-UP RING
Located near the show rings (Justin and Watt Arenas), there are holding areas/make-up rings available before each class. Entries must be ready to compete no less than five (5) minutes before the end of the previous class. Prepare handlers as needed to insure your entries are in the holding area/make-up ring before each class.

The two-minute gate rule will be followed. Refer to Rule GR- 045-B. Special consideration will be given to exhibitors competing in both rings (Justin and Watt) on Wednesday, October 3.

No alcoholic beverages will be permitted in the holding areas/make-up rings.

TACK CHANGES
A maximum time period of three minutes after the completion of the preceding class will be allowed for tack changes. Tack changes MUST BE REQUESTED IN ADVANCE or the two minute gate rule (GR-045-B) will apply.

All tack changes must be made in the holding area/make-up ring and must be pre-scheduled with the Paddock Master. All equipment needed to make the change must be brought to the holding area/make-up ring.

SHOW BREAKS
Exhibitors should note that there are a limited number of daily breaks listed within the show schedule. However, Show Management reserves the right to re-schedule these breaks as necessary. Additional breaks or rescheduling of breaks will be announced as deemed proper according to the progress of the show. However, IN NO CASE will sessions start earlier than scheduled within the show class list.

There will be no refunds for missed classes. It is the responsibility of the exhibitor to be on the grounds and ready to show on the day and time of his or her scheduled classes (GR-045-B). The Show Manager will be the sole person authorized to schedule breaks.
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RELEASE OF LIABILITY
The American Miniature Horse Association, Will Rogers Memorial Center, and the Show Management will not be responsible for any accident that may occur to or be caused by any horse exhibited at the show or for any article of any kind or nature that may be lost, destroyed or damaged.

Each exhibitor will be liable for injury that may be occasioned to any person or animal or damage to any property while on the grounds by any horse owned, exhibited by, or in his/her custody or control, and shall indemnify and hold harmless The American Miniature Horse Association, Will Rogers Memorial Center, and Show Management from and against all claims, demands, cause of action, costs, charges, and expenses of every kind and nature arising out of or which may be incurred by reason of any accident, injury, or damage to person or property caused by the ownership, exhibition, custody, or control of horses exhibited.

Presentation of signed entry blanks shall be deemed acceptance of these rules, and in the event of failure to sign the entry, the first entry into the show ring as an exhibitor or first entry of an animal owned by an individual shall be deemed to be an acceptance of said rules.

MINOR EXHIBITORS
Parents or guardians of minor exhibitors shall hold the Will Rogers Memorial Center, Show Management, and the AMHA harmless for injury to minors. No minor exhibitor's entry will be accepted unless it is signed by a parent or guardian. The signature of instructors, agents, or other unrelated persons will NOT be acceptable.

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AIRLINE INFORMATION
AMHA has again negotiated an agreement with American and Delta Airlines to discount air travel to the National Show and to possibly include the transportation of Miniature Horses as cargo. The service on both airlines is available September 25th through October 12th, 2001 with flights into the Dallas/Ft. Worth Airport. You or your travel agent can call the American Meeting Services desk call toll free at 1-800-433-1790. Refer to the AMHA AN number A9991AO or AMHA contract ID number HKL 0705011140.

For the possible transportation of horses call AA Cargo at 1-800-622-2000. American discounts vary from 5% to 10% off published rates. The best discount from American requires you to call for reservations at least 60 days in advance.

When you or your travel agent call Delta (1-800-241-6760) refer to Delta file number DMN 178373A. The agreement provides for a 5% discount off U.S. Domestic published fares and a 10% discount off published Y06/YR06 fares. Additional discounts may apply if tickets are ordered at least 60 days in advance. Horses may only be shipped on large planes (757's, 767's, & L1011's) and with a maximum of 6 miniature horses per plane. The cargo charge and details for shipping horses can be checked by calling 1-888-SEND-PET. The charge will vary depending on size of shipping crate, travel distance, travel origination, etc. Please measure your shipping crate before calling Delta.

TRANSPORTATION OF HORSES
Jimmy Dixon, Weatherford, TX will trailer horses from long distance locations to and from Ft. Worth. Call (817) 596-8443 or cell number (817) 366-5183 to make arrangements or obtain price quotes.

ARRIVAL TIME
AMHA will accept horses for arrival and stalling at the Will Rogers Memorial Center no earlier than 8:00 A.M. Wednesday, September 26, 2001. Arrangements may be made with the Shepherds Valley Arena ($15/stall/night; $5 shaving per bag)), 817/249-6000 or other stables in the area for earlier arrival in Ft. Worth.
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HEALTH PAPERS
All Texas health requirements must be met. All horses are required to have a current TWELVE MONTHS negative Coggins test for equine infectious anemia and to have an official interstate health certificate valid within 45 days, giving an accurate description of each animal and signed by a licensed inspecting veterinarian. All out-of-state owners should have their veterinarian research and provide them with proper testing and certificates to attend the National Show in Texas. Papers will be checked prior to horses being unloaded. If a horse arrives without proper health certification, it will have to be removed from the show grounds and inspected by the show veterinarian at the owners expense.

State and Federal law prohibits the dispensing of medications by a veterinarian without examination of the animal patient(s) which will receive the medication(s). If exhibitors anticipate that a horse in their charge will need routine medications for the maintenance of a known illness or lameness or for symptomatic relief of a chronic, previously diagnosed lameness or illness, please contact your local veterinarian and obtain these prior to coming to the National Show.

By law, Texas veterinarians are not licensed as dispensing pharmacies, and are therefore prohibited from dispensing medications in the absence of an examination of the animal for which the medication is needed. A separate examination fee will be charged for each animal, and any medication dispensed will be for the specific treatment of the animal examined. No exceptions will be made.
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UNLOADING/LOADING/PARKING
All trailers arriving at the Will Rogers Memorial Center must enter through the Gendy Street entrance (go West of University Street on Harley Avenue, West of Swine Barn to Gendy Street entrance). This will be the only entry point for horses onto the WRMC grounds. Trailer loading/unloading is permitted on Rip Johnson and north of both the Burnett and Richardson-Bass Buildings.

For exhibitors stalled in the cattle barns, Crestline Road will be closed and available for unloading purposes. At no time will Tower Drive, West of the Burnett Building be available for unloading. Once inside the Harley Street gate, you will have health papers checked prior to moving onto the Show Grounds and unloading.

SECURITY
Security of personal property (horses, tack, trailers, vehicles, etc.) is the responsibility of each individual exhibitor. The Will Rogers Memorial Center will be providing security patrols of the show grounds and barn areas starting 8 AM Wednesday September 26, 2001 and continuing through Sunday October 7, 2001 at 12 noon. However, if security is a concern, Show Management recommends that individuals make arrangements for their own security.

The Will Rogers Memorial Center and the AMHA cannot be responsible for personal property.
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CLEAN-UP/TRASH
Exhibitors are requested to clean stalls daily prior to noon and place all manure and used shavings, removed from stalls or trailers, in dumpsters. The WRMC will pick up all stacked refuse by noon. Late refuse may sit overnight.

For all cleaning needs, please deposit refuse directly into the grey rolling dumpsters. Dumpsters may be rolled into the stall aisles for stall cleaning or into the parking lot for trailers. In an attempt to keep the show grounds neat and clean, please cooperate with the staff at the WRMC.

RV PARKING & CAMPING
Camping and RV hook-ups are available and payable through the Will Rogers Memorial Center. There are 94 spaces, with full water and electrical service, available on a "first-come, first-served" basis (no phone reservations). The daily fee for hook-up is $15.00. You may check with the WRMC office for details concerning spaces: 817/871-8150. A free dump station is available on the grounds.

NO RECREATIONAL VEHICLES OR TRAILERS WILL BE ALLOWED TO HOOK-UP TO ELECTRICAL OUTLETS IN THE STALL BARN AREAS.

All recreational vehicles and trailers must be parked in designated areas.

WASHING HORSES
All horses must be washed in designated wash areas. Horses may not be washed on sidewalks, aisleways or in stalls. The State of Texas prohibits wastewater from entering storm drains.
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FEED & BEDDING
Complete bedding service is available at the Will Rogers Memorial Center. No shavings may be brought onto the WRMC grounds. All bedding will be delivered directly to the stalls. The shaving office is located in the center of the Burnett Building.

Hay and feed is available at the show grounds by calling Russell Feed Center in Ft. Worth-817/626-8452. Feed and hay items ordered by 2PM will be delivered that same day to the barns at the WRMC. When placing an order, please provide your stall numbers.

STABLING
Stalls, whether occupied by horses, feed, exhibit, or tack, will be available. A limit of two horses per stall will be enforced. One bag of shavings will be provided per stall.

ARRIVAL TIME
Earliest arrival time is 8:00 A.M. on Wednesday, September 26, 2001.

DEPARTURE TIME
Unless special individual over-night stabling arrangements are made directly with the Will Rogers Memorial Center, the latest departure time is 5:00 P.M. on Monday, October 8, 2001.

STALL DECORATING CONTEST
A first prize of $200.00 will be awarded for the most original stall decorations using the theme of the 2001 AMHA National Show- "WINTER WONDERLAND." Second place will receive $100.00 and third $50.00.

The stall decorating contest will be sponsored and judged by the Greater Houston Miniature Horse Club.

DECORATIONS/SIGNAGE
Posters, flyers and other printed materials shall not be stapled on any building. Posters must be placed on designated blue bulletin boards. These are the only locations for posting. Signs displayed in other areas, inside or outside, will be removed. Any special signage, and the placement thereof, shall be first approved by the management of the Will Rogers Memorial Center. Nails/screws/bolts may not be driven or placed in the walls or masonry sections of the stalls/barns.

ANY EXHIBITOR VIOLATING THIS RULE WILL BE PERSONALLY RESPONSIBLE AND LIABLE FOR DAMAGES.

PETS/DOGS
Pets are not permitted in any building, specifically the Justin and Watt Arenas, offices, exhibit areas or concourses. In the stall or barn areas, all pets must be kept on a six-foot leash or shorter at all times and are the owner's responsibility.

Dogs in the barn areas must be on a leash and muzzled,
if needed, so as to allow safe passage in all aisles for horses and people.

Loose pets may be impounded with a $250.00 retrieval fee.

BARN PARTIES
Exhibitor parties that are not serviced by the licensed caterer must be limited to chips and dip or light hors d'oeuvres brought in by a single exhibitor. Alcoholic beverages must be purchased through the Will Rogers Memorial Center exclusive concessionaire, Moore Catering, at 817/336-1221.

Please contact the WRMC with any questions. If a caterer or catering-type firm is utilized at any level, it must be WRMC approved.

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GOLF CARTS
Golf carTs and small motorized modes of transportation are permitted on the Will Rogers Memorial Center grounds ONLY if operated in a safe and courteous manner and by licensed drivers. Any violation of such could be grounds for removal of the privilege to use such on the WRMC grounds. Golf carts can be reserved and rented from Metro Golf Cars in Ft. Worth, TX. Call 817-921-5491 for pricing and details.

GAS/ELECTRIC/PROPANE
Gas, electric or propane heaters, propane tanks and hot plates are prohibited in stall areas.

SMOKING/ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
No smoking is permitted in any building, restrooms or stall area. Smoking must be done outside all buildings and away from the barn area. It is unlawful for any person or organization to bring or have upon the premises any alcoholic beverages other than the alcoholic beverages which the licensed caterer of the Will Rogers Memorial Center is authorized to sell. Alcoholic beverages brought onto the show grounds may be confiscated.

DAILY RESULTS ON INTERNET
For an historic sixth year in a row, the official AMHA Web Site will report the 2001 National Show results (Top Ten in all classes plus Grand Champions) at the end of each day live from the show. Digital photos will also be available online of the Grand and Reserve Grand Champions shortly after being selected. These daily results and digital photos are courtesy of the effort of Sandy Seth (AMHA Web Master), Liz McMillan, show management and the AMHA Web Site Sponsors. AMHA is one of only a few breeds which provides this service to its members. For results and photos, check the address daily during the National Show at www.amha.com. While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the results printed on the website, members should keep in mind these are not the official results and accuracy is not guaranteed. Click for NATIONAL SHOW RESULTS ONLINE

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DRUG TESTING
A. The rules as outlined below will be followed for the 2001 AMHA National Show. As a condition for participation in the show, every owner, trainer and exhibitor agrees to submit any horse entered by same to inspection by a veterinarian appointed by the management and agrees to have such animal submitted to drug test. The Show specifically reserves the right to have tissue, blood, saliva or urine laboratory analysis made on any horse entered for competition.

B. The following specific rules and procedures are applicable to the 2001 AMHA National Show:

1. As mandated by the AMHA membership, random testing of horses entered in competition at the 2001 National Show will be performed for the purpose of detecting any prohibited substances as outlined below.

2. Prohibited substances at the 2001 National Show shall include:
a. Arsenic
b. Anabolic Steroids (Boldenone, Nandrolone, Stanozolol,
or any other anabolic steroid)
c. Tranquilizers (Ace Promazine, Valium, or any other
tranquilizer). This does NOT include Butazolidin or
Banamine which are not tranquilizers.
3. In addition to the above "prohibited substances," exhibitors are cautioned against administering the following substances within 24 hours of the competition. The following substances may interfere with the detection of a prohibited substance, so they will be treated the same as a prohibited substance if detected on the drug tests:
a. Injectable thiamine (vitamin B-1). Oral thiamine is not
prohibited.
b. Isoxsuprine
c. Trimethoprim
d. Sulfa drugs (Note - SMZ tablets contain Trimethoprim
and Sulfa).
e. Anything containing polyethylene glycol (many things do
contain polyethylene glycol-read labels carefully)
4. Refusal of an owner, trainer or exhibitor to submit his/her horse for examination, or to cooperate with the testing veterinarian or his/her appointee, constitutes a violation of the drug testing regulation and subjects the owner, trainer or exhibitor to the same penalties as if a prohibited substance has been administered. Cooperation includes a polite attitude toward the veterinarian or his/her appointee.

5. The owner, trainer and exhibitor are responsible for a horse's condition and must be familiar with the regulations concerning prohibited substances.

6. If a horse requires a therapeutic medication which an owner, trainer or exhibitor feel might test positive for a prohibited substance, the following procedure should be followed:

a. The medication must be administered by a licensed
veterinarian.
b. The veterinarian must write out the name of the
medication, the diagnosis for which it was prescribed,
and the dosage administered and dates and times of
administration. If needed, these medication forms are
available at the horse show office.
c. The horse shall be named, and its color, age and sex
recorded on the veterinarian's statement. The
statement shall be signed by the veterinarian and the
trainer, owner or exhibitor.
d. A written statement signed by a veterinarian must be
filed with the Show Manager at least one hour prior to
exhibition of a horse in any class. No exceptions!
e. The statement is to be signed by the Show Manager and
the time and date the statement was received is to be
recorded on the statement by the Show Manager.

7. When a positive drug test report is received by the AMHA Officials, the Hearing procedure as set out in AMHA Rules & Regulations 160-166 will be followed.

8. If it is determined after a Hearing that there was a violation, then the owner, trainer and exhibitor will be subject to the following disciplinary actions:
a. Forfeiture of all prizes, awards, trophies or title for that
particular horse for the entire National Show.
b. Publication of the test results, the Hearing Board's
findings and penalties in the MINIATURE HORSE
WORLD.
c. Suspension from showing in AMHA- approved shows
for a period of time to be determined by the Hearing
Board. This suspension may include the owner, trainer
and exhibitor and the horse involved.
d. A monetary fine of not less than $250.00 nor more than
$1,000.00 for the first offense.
e. Any awards, ribbons, trophies or titles forfeited because
of the violation of this drug-testing regulation, shall be
redistributed to the next horses in line, in order of their
placement according to the judges' cards for the National
Show.
f. Notification of the redistribution of awards shall be
published in the MINIATURE HORSE WORLD and
by mail to the recipients of such awards as soon as
possible after the determination by the Hearing Board.

9. To offset the costs of drug testing, a fee of $10.00 per horse entered shall be charged by the AMHA. This fee may be revised by the Board of Directors as needed for future National Shows.

1. Collection of samples for drug testing at the 2001 National Show will be supervised and completed by the veterinarian staff from the Burleson Equine Hospital in Burleson, TX. Samples will be sent to Dalare Associates, Inc. In Philadelphia, PA for analysis and evaluation.
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