Yes – USEF Rule AR107.1.h reads “There can be NO contact of the whip to the horse. ANY contact shall result in elimination by the judge.” Ring and Show Stewards will be granted the authority to eliminate competitors that violate this rule in the show ring and the collecting ring.

USEF Rule AR 107.1.i will also apply - “A horse that appears to be intimidated by its handler will be penalized. This may include but is not limited to crouching, cowering, quivering, withdrawing and buckling their knees. Judges may excuse an entry deemed in violation of these restrictions.”

Yes – handlers may enter and show multiple horses in halter/in-hand classes. Handlers listed on the entry are responsible for ensuring that each horse entered is lead by a capable and responsible handler during the initial inspection of each class when horses are evaluated collectively as well as when horses return for awards at the conclusion of each class. Any entry deemed unsafe or unruly by the judges or show officials with any handler at any time during the class may be excused from further judging.

Appropriate attire for the halter/in-hand division should reflect the accepted style in the North American/International show ring. Handlers are asked to dress more formally for the Championship classes on Sunday. Handlers will not be penalized if they choose to wear traditional white common in European countries.

Yes – you are allowed to bring the feed (hay, grain & supplements) for your horses. Bedding (shavings) will be provided. Any additional shavings and feed required during the show must be purchased from the South Point. Horses are not allowed to be bedded on straw.

Barn access will be restricted to exhibitors, owners and grooms. All persons allowed barn access will need to sign a South Point waiver in the Show Office. Exhibitors will be allowed access to the Barn Area via an electronic swipe with Hotel issued room keys. Only those guests registered with the hotel as Horse Show exhibitors will be allowed access via their room key. Clients and guests may be granted access to the Barn Area if accompanied by an authorized exhibitor provided each person has signed a South Point waiver in the Show Office or at the Welcome/Registration desk.

The ring procedure for all halter/in-hand classes will follow that of the international standard for breeding classes in which horses are evaluated according to a point system. The prize list reads as follows:

• All horses to be shown collectively at the beginning of each class. Horses shall enter the ring at a trot in a clockwise direction in chronological age order (according to date of birth) from oldest to youngest. Horses to circle clockwise at a controlled walk around the entire circumference of the ring completing a minimum of two (2) complete circles. All horses to exit ring as directed by Ring Steward, all entries must remain in the designated warm-up/holding area throughout the entire class.
• Each entry shall be exhibited and evaluated individually. Horse to enter ring and trot directly to the designated presentation area (point A – apex of triangle) in the center of the ring. Horse to be presented for evaluation by judging panel in a controlled, yet uninhibited and/or intimidated manner. Horse shall stand squarely on all four legs and shall be shown with natural elegance and professionalism.
• Following formal presentation, each entry shall walk in a straight line from (to point D) and towards (back to point A) the judges as directed by the ring steward.
• Each entry shall trot in hand as indicated in the Breeding & In-Hand Class Conduct Diagram immediately following. Horses shall be encouraged to move with elegance, impulsion and charismatic animation at the trot exhibiting authentic Arabian type around the entire circumference of the ring.
• Upon the return to the designated presentation area (point A), horses may be stood-up for final inspection by the judges.
• Horse and handler to be excused from the ring at the formal request of the ring steward. Horses are to exit ring trotting towards point D and turning right towards the Entry/Exit. Handlers are requested to use extreme caution when exiting as to not inhibit the performance of any successive entry.
• Those horses receiving the five highest point scores tabulated according to the Arabian Breeders World Cup Scoring System will be called back into the ring in reverse order (5 th place to 1 st place) for the awarding of prizes immediately following each class.
• Only one handler per exhibit is permitted in the ring at any one time. Handlers may present more than one exhibit per class, provided that there is a capable handler for each horse during the initial group judging and during the awards presentation.
• Handlers will be neatly dressed. Handlers may wear any costume normally worn in their country of origin. Handlers may not wear any articles of clothing carrying any form of advertising which discloses the identification/connection of the horse they are handling or the farm, training stable or corporate sponsor represented.
• Judges are required to judge exhibits standing, walking and trotting.
• Judges may order handlers to open horses’ mouths or pick up feet for inspection.
• Exhibits which appear late (missing the walk around the ring) will be excluded from the class.
• Unruly horses may be ordered to withdraw at the discretion of the judge(s).
• Any horse becoming loose a second time will be disqualified.
• No announcement indicating the identity, breeding or past performance of exhibits, or the identity of their owners will be made during judging. It is, however, permissible for this information to be given out after the scores have been announced for each exhibit.

Breeding & In-Hand Class Conduct Diagram