1.
All horses/ponies competing in performance classes must be owned
or leased by a member, whose current dues are paid, in order to
accumulate points. In addition, leased horses/ponies must have
a current NSHA lease form on file with the NSHA in order to accumulate
points. All exhibitors competing in equitation classes must be
a member whose current dues are paid, in order to accumulate points.
Points for the NSHA Annual Awards will accrue only from the time
membership dues are RECEIVED by the Show Secretary or Treasurer.
NOTE: Children of Family Memberships must adhere to the rules
of the USA EQ. regarding Junior status.
2.
Riders in all events, unless otherwise specified, may be either
amateur or professional and are eligible for points, provided
their current dues are paid.
3.
Points shall be accumulated only during NSHA sponsored point shows
according to published schedule.
4.
There will be a championship trophy, reserve ribbon, and third
and fourth ribbons presented to the competitors accumulating the
most points in each respective division at the end of the season.
5.
In order for a class or division to be eligible for an Annual
Award, it must have been offered and run in more than half the
number of shows offered.
6.
Each competing horse, pony, or rider (in equitation classes) must
show in the SAME point class in at least ONE MORE show than HALF
the number of point shows offered and run to be eligible for Annual
Awards. Example: If five (5) shows are offered and run, one must
compete in at least three (3). Exception: If Management cancels
a show after it has begun, then the horse/pony or rider will still
receive credit for attendance at that show, provided they have
completed an entry form and a number has been assigned. Limited
Equitation/Pleasure: Any rider qualifying out of a limited equitation
or pleasure division/class (examples: maiden equitation, novice
equitation, limit equitation, limit pleasure) shall receive their
accrued year-end points in that division/class, provided they
continue to compete in at least one more than half the number
of point shows offered and run as described above.
7.
It will be the duty of the Show Committee to determine the eligibility
of all competitors.
8.
Questions and protests will be referred to the Show Committee
whose decision is final.
9.
Points will be scored as follows, regardless of Show Classification:
