SHOW-HIO RULES TEST-40 QUESTIONS

Changing Divisions. There are three divisions, 1.) Flat shod, 2.) Park Performance and Show Pleasure, 3.) Performance. Within a calendar year, a horse may change from one division to a new division two times, and may not change back to the previous division, unless there is a bona-fide and recorded change of ownership, and trainer.

Any change in color of markings other than mane, tail, white socks or hoof is prohibited. 

An entry shall be deemed to have qualified for a Championship Class, if in an appropriate qualify class;
is excused by a Judges after or during the initial lineup without request by the exhibitor to be excused.

Bonified TWHBEA filed leases are acceptable as a transfer of ownership for the purpose of showing, but must be filed, and dated within 90 days after the horse being shown by said party

Disqualification Cards (DQ Cards) must be filled out by the Judge when excusing an entry from the class for the following reasons EXCEPT?

 For horse show purposes, the term “immediate family” shall Include the following: husband, wife, parent, girl/boyfriend, stepparent, child, stepchild, brother, sister, half brother, and half sister, domestic partner, stepbrother, and stepsister, in-laws of the same relations stated herein, grandparents, and grandchildren.

All SHOW HIO judges must maintain a current membership to either TWHBEA, WHTA, and whom?

Time outs may be granted by the Judge for replacement of shoes, replacement of broken equipment, or for what other reason?

Any judge may request a workout in any class by communicating through what show offical?

Shoeing Requirements for English Park Pleasure are the following EXCEPT!

Acrylic can be used to repair and mend a foot where the shoe has been thrown and the foot has been damaged. Acrylic or any other material can also be used for the purpose of extending the length of the natural hoof in any manner on both feet.

Lead or other weights can be attached to the shoe of a performance horse in what position?

If the Judge finds the reason for a time out not valid, he/she must order the entry where?

Horse eligibility for Academy horses is as follows. Select the most correct answer.

Young Trainers Class is a performance class for all Professional Trainers under what age?

To apply for a SHOW judge’s license, the applicant must be “?” years of age at the time of application.

All Judges can not arrive on the show grounds until “?” prior to the start of the show time listed on the officiaI class list.

All foreign substances are prohibited on the pastern area (above the hoof, but below the fetlock) of any horse being shown, exhibited, or offered for sale at horse show, exhibition, or horse sale or auction, except what?

Strapping or taping youth exhibitors’ shoes to their stirrups is strictly prohibited in these youth classes, unless required by a licensed trainer, and written approval of the parent.

Other than an exhibitor’s back number, what  equipment shall be handed to an exhibitor across the rail once the entry enters the show ring?

Communication devices may be used in all classes, except Equitation.

SHOW Versatility Rules will follow the most current TWHBEA Versatility Rulebook with the exception that horses three years of age or younger must be ridden with two hands provided that a snaffle bit or basal is being used.

Shoeing Requirements for Western Plantation
(i.) Maximum ½” thick x ¾” Wide Open to any steel. (both front and hind feet) Toungsten is allowed on caulks of shoe, but the thickness of the shoe, caulk or barium must not exceed 1 1/8″

Pads or other devices on yearling horses (horses up to two (2) years old) that elevate or change the angle of such horses’ hooves in excess of “?” at the heel are not permitted.

Youth Exhibitor for horse show purposes, a youth exhibitor is an individual who, on (which day) of the show year, has not yet reached his/her (?) birthday.

Any individual member(s), acting on behalf of a “Member Organization” who directly contacts the judge for the purpose of employing said judge for that show shall not show or have their horses shown before that judge in that show for which the judge was employed.

Any member of a professional’s family who has reached his/her 21th birthday is a professional if he/she aids or assists in the activities which make the aforesaid a professional.

In order for the DQP to inspect horses, all class entry sheets must contain the following information EXCEPT?

“Amateur/Amateur” is a performance or pleasure class with any age horse or amateur rider (if amateur is a juvenile, juvenile rider must be “?” years of age or older).

Veterinary Advisory Committee (VAC) Drug and Medication Rules and Guidelines will apply to all entries. SHOW reserves the right to obtain appropriate samples from any entry at any time on a random or standard basis whether pre or post show.

A total of (?) minutes in aggregate shall be allowed for each entry for authorized time outs, but no more than two time outs per class.

A Local Class is one in which entrance is restricted by show management to horses owned by residents of a specified locale and which is so described in the prize list.

An Owner/Exhibitor/Trainer shall NOT exhibit/show any horse where either the Judge, exhibitor or owner (including immediate family of all parties) has remunerated the other person for the leasing, boarding, riding, showing, training, consulting, schooling, assisting or tutoring of any horse within a period of thirty (30) days prior to the show. Stud fees and associated mare care are included in this rule*

Metal hoof bands, such as used to anchor or strengthen pads and shoes are permitted, so long as they are placed at least (measurement?)below the coronet band.

Country Pleasure classes may be both specialty or canter classes but to have a Country Pleasure canter class at a show, a specialty class must also be offered. This same rule applies to an Open Country Pleasure class. For a show to offer an Open Country Pleasure class, an Amateur Country Pleasure class must also be offered.

Whips of (measuring?) or less are allowed in any class where English attire and equipment are used.

In a Western Plantation Pleasure class, once the entry has reached the end of the first straightaway, they may continue to dog walk on around the other side of ring at their discretion but the entry cannot go past the entry gate until the class is called to order. An entry can stop just inside the entrance gate and turn left and flat walk to the other side of the entrance gate but cannot stop before reaching the end of the first straightaway.

 A Judge can not judge a horse that has been boarded, owned, trained or shown by the Judge or the Judge’s immediate family, regardless of remuneration, within a period of (?} days prior to the show.

No one shall approach a judge with regard to a decision unless he/she first obtains permission from whom? 

Farrier/Groom class is a performance class for any farrier or persons qualifying as a groom. A person exhibiting in this class can hold a professional license.