Rock Creek Horse Show 2008

Headquarters Hotel — Louisville Marriott East, 1903 Embassy Square Blvd. 502-499-6220

HORSE SHOW OFFICE

The Horse Show Office will close each evening at 7:00 PM until after the last class. Phone 502-895-5252 beginning Sunday, June 1, 2008
Office will close Thursday — Friday 1:00 PM until 4:00 PM

See USEF GR809. NOTE: Every person who has reached his 18th birthday and competes in classes for amateurs under USEF rules must possess an Amateur Card issued by the Federation (send copy with entry). Application may be made at the Horse Show Office, paid by CHECK ONLY.

USEF MEMBERS — No Fees. Non USEF Members fee $25.00 ($20.00 Non-Member fee/$5.00 Breed Affiliation fee).

Stalls with doors will be assigned as entries are received with preference given to previous and consistent exhibitors. Only the Manager has the authority to assign or reassign stalls. ALL HORSES MUST BE STABLED. IF YOU INTEND TO HAUL HORSES IN FOR THE NIGHTLY SESSIONS, THEY MUST ARRIVE, BE UNLOADED, AND STABLED PRIOR TO 5:00 PM. HORSE VAN PARKING WILL BE PROVIDED ON THE SHOW GROUNDS ONLY FOR VANS HAULING HORSES FOR NIGHTLY PERFORMANCES AND NOT STABLING HORSES OVERNIGHT. ALL HORSE VANS REQUIRING PERMANENT PARKING FOR THE WEEK MUST BE PARKED AT BOWMAN FIELD AIRPORT. THE STALL MANAGER MUST ESCORT YOUR VAN IN AND OUT OF THIS FACILITY AS IT WILL BE LOCKED AT ALL TIMES.

ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT AND GROUNDING

All equipment, regardless of power source, must comply with all Federal, State and local safety codes. All extension cords must be a 3 wire grounded type. All exposed non-current carrying metal parts of fixed equipment, which are liable to be energized, shall be grounded.

Send copies of registration papers, ASHA membership cards of the owner and trainer, and USEF membership cards for owner, rider, and trainer. The Horse Show Committee reserves the right to reject any entry.

The age of a Junior Exhibitor on December 1st, 2006 shall be maintained throughout the entire year.

Dogs must be on a leash at all times in accordance with Local Ordinance. DOGS ARE NOT PERMITTED IN THE HORSE SHOW OFFICE.

Every pony must have a current measurement card or form issued by the USEF or CEF and must present it to the Show Secretary before receiving numbers. Please include copies if possible with entry. PONIES WILL BE MEASURED AT 5:00 PM, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6 and as needed. NON-MEMBER HORSE/PONY MEASUREMENT FEE: $40.

Entries at the regular fee must be postmarked no later than MAY 19, 2008. POST ENTRIES will be accepted at the regular entry fee plus $10 per horse up to TWO HOURS before the session entered. FOR ENTRIES MADE TWO (2) HOURS BEFORE THE SESSION THERE WILL BE A POST ENTRY FEE OF $100.00. ENTRIES MAY BE FAXED. PLEASE NOTE AND OBSERVE THIS DEADLINE.

Prize money will be paid by check drawn to the order of the PAYEE designated on entry form. Payment will be made promptly by mail following the closing of the show. PLEASE INDICATE ON ENTRY FORM TO WHOM CHECKS ARE PAYABLE (PAYEE) and include SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER OF PAYEE. FAILURE TO INCLUDE SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER OF PAYEE MAY DELAY RECEIPT OF PRIZE MONEY.

One night stalls will be available at $50.00 per night. If you enter more than two times you will be charged full stall fee. All stalls have doors. PLEASE NOTIFY THE OFFICE BEFORE 12 NOON IF YOU WANT A STALL FOR THE NIGHT.

Every class offered herein is covered by the rules and specifications of the current United States Equestrian Federation rulebook and will be conducted and judged in accordance therewith. Exhibitors are requested to thoroughly acquaint themselves with the rules of the USEF and the Horse Protection Act of 1979 as amended. Any change in the current USEF rulebook will automatically become a part of the Premium list.

USEF SB101.2 - In the event a person files a false affidavit or an affidavit to show change of ownership or change of name without having taken the steps to make the change with the ASHA the Federation will levy a fine against that person in the amount of $200.

In compliance with the drug and medication rule, a $12.00 fee will be collected on all horses entered, including equitation's horses. Payment to be included with entries (Drug and medications $9.00, USEF $3.00).

Exhibitors canceling entries in writing prior to the closing date of entries May 19, 2008 shall be entitled to a full refund. Exhibitors canceling entries in writing after May 19 and before May 26, 2008 shall be entitled to a refund of all fees less a $25.00 handling charge only if supported with Veterinarian Certificate giving comprehensive diagnosis.

Refreshments and dinner will be served each evening in the Club House from starting at 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM.

Box Seats may be ordered on the entry blank or by calling Scarlett Mattson (270-547-2407) or Beth Snider (502-647-0076).

T o be eligible to show at a USEF Rated Show all Owners and Trainers of American Saddlebred Horses must show proof of current membership in the American Saddlebred Horse Association. Also Owners and Trainers of Hackney/Harness Ponies must show proof of current membership in the American Hackney Horse Society.

A limited number of parking spaces will be available in the Christian Academy parking lot on the West Side of the show grounds at $50.00 each for TRAINERS ONLY. (Limit of one space per stable).

EXHIBITOR-GROOMS BADGES $30.00 each. All persons entering the show grounds must have a grooms badge or ticket.

	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	5th	6th
Qualifying
$200	$45	$40	$35	$30	$25	$25
$250	$55	$50	$45	$35	$35	$30
$300	$65	$60	$55	$45	$40	$35
Championship
$500	$115	$100	$90	$75	$60	$60
$1000	$225	$200	$175	$150	$125	$125
Jackpot	35%	20%	15%	10%	10%	10%

In all performance classes ribbons and prize money will be awarded to 6th place.

CLOSING OF ENTRIES
Entries close May 19, 2008 except as provided by "Post Entries" section.
PLEASE MAIL YOUR ENTRIES PROMPTLY TO:
ENTRY DEPARTMENT
ROCK CREEK HORSE SHOW
65 OLD TAYLORSVILLE RD., SHELBYVILLE, KY 40065
PHONE: (502) 349-1336

RING INFORMATION
FOOTING: Limestone dust, sand and dirt
RING MEASURES: 260' X 125'
WARM-UP AREA: Sand, cinders and dirt

By entering an USA Equestrian-recognized Competition and signing this entry blank as the Owner, Lessee, Trainer, Manager, Agent, Coach, Driver, Rider, or Handler and on behalf of myself and my principals, representatives, employees and agents, I agree that I am subject to the Constitution and Rules of USA Equestrian and the local rules of the competition. I agree to be bound by the Constitution and Rules of USA Equestrian and the Competition. I will accept as final the decision of the Hearing Committee on any question arising under the Rules, and agree to release and hold harmless the competition, USA Equestrian, their officials, directors and employees for any action taken under the Rules. I represent that I am eligible to enter and or participate under rules, and every horse I am entering is eligible as entered. I also agree that as a condition of and in consideration of acceptance of entry, USA Equestrian and/or the competition may use or assign photographs, videos, audios, cablecasts or other likeness of me and my horse taken during the course of the competition for the promotion, coverage or benefit of the competition, sport or USA Equestrian. Those likeness shall not be used to advertise a product and they may not be used is such a way as to jeopardize amateur status. I hereby expressly and irrevocably waive and release any rights in connection with such use, including any claim to competition, invasion of privacy, right of publicity or misappropriation. The construction and application of USA Equestrian rules are governed by the laws of the State of New York and any action instituted against USA Equestrian must be filed in New York State. See Art. 1502.5.

GR 301.5a 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, golf 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 committing the offense. Penalties may include exclusion of the child, parent(s), guardian(s), 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 7. Wheelchairs and other mobility assistance devices for individuals with disabilities are exempt for this rule.

In consideration of your fellow exhibitors and for the presenting the proper image of the American Saddlebred, attention-getting devices should be used with caution in the warm up and schooling areas.

Items such as tape measures, blow horns, split bamboo poles or whips longer than six (6) feet, that would alter the performance of a horse or disturb another horse while performing in a class, will not be allowed at the entrance to the show ring or ringside. Explosives, fire extinguishers and laser beams used as training aids are prohibited on the show grounds before, during or after the show. All such items will be confiscated and offenders will be reported to the USA EQUESTRIAN. (See USA EQUESTRIAN, article 302.4i)

The trainers of winning entries on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday are eligible to win an additional $100 by simply signing the entry blank as trainer and MOST IMPORTANTLY entering by the deadline of May 19, 2008.

The added $100 will be paid to the trainer and cannot be used towards any balance the trainer may have with the horse show.

The Rock Creek Horse Show is HAVING an Owner's Reward Incentive for the 2007 Horse Show.

Each owner whose entries or entry are received by he closing date of May 19, 2008 will be eligible for the $1000 OWNERS REWARD drawing on Saturday night.

Rules and Regulations

ENTRIES CLOSE
MONDAY MAY 19, 2008

ACCOMMODATIONS

HORSE SHOW OFFICE

ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT AND GROUNDING

Rules and Regulations

ENTRIES CLOSE MONDAY MAY 19, 2008

ACCOMMODATIONS

HORSE SHOW OFFICE

ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT AND GROUNDING

ENTRIES CLOSE
MONDAY MAY 19, 2008