ENTRIES:
An Open Check is acceptable for entries only. All stall fees must be paid in full by the closing date of September 26, 2022 (closing date). The word “entry” will not be accepted. Each entry blank must be filled in completely and properly signed before numbers will be issued.
Show Committee reserves the right to refuse any/all entries, return any money paid for all or entry fees without explanation or recourse to the show for liability of compensation.
PAYMENT:
Stalls are $100.00 each. No entries will be accepted and stalls cannot be reserved unless accompanied by payment in full for stalls.
Open checks will be accepted for processing ENTRIES ONLY. All Accounts MUST be settled by Saturday, October 12, 2022.
REFUNDS:
Entry fee refunds requested prior to the entry closing date (September 26th) will be made in full less the non-refundable office fee (per horse/academy rider) of $20.00. After the closing date, entry fees will be refunded only with a veterinarian’s certificate. STALL FEES ARE NOT REFUNDABLE AFTER THE CLOSING DATE.
POST ENTRIES:
Entries postmarked after September 26th, except those for stake and championship classes, will be considered post-entries and will be charged $25.00 per horse in addition to the regular entry fee. Post entries will also be accepted during regular office hours.
SCRATCHES:
Must be made in the show office by 9:00 A.M. for morning performances and during regular office hours for evening performances.
HORSE SHOW OFFICE:
Tuesday–Office will be open from 1:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M.
Wednesday–Office will be open at 9:00 A.M.
Office Hours will be posted for the remainder of the Alabama Charity Championship Horse Show.
STABLING:
Stalls will be available from Tuesday, October 11th through Sunday, October 16th @ $100.00 per stall and does not include first bedding. STALL WILL NOT BE RESERVED UNLESS ACCOMPANIED BY PAYMENT OF STALL FEES. An additional $15.00/day per stall will be charged for horses arriving prior to Tuesday, October 11th.
PORCHES:
A limited number of front porches are available for $40.00 per porch.
GROUNDS FEE:
A grounds fee of $30.00 per day/per horse will be assessed for all horses not paying a stall fee.
CONCURRENT CLASSES:
Class numbers listed with an “A” split will run CONCURRENTLY (in the ring at the same time but tied separately) if fewer than 6 entries in BOTH divisions. If 6 or more entries in EITHER division, the classes will run CONSECUTIVELY (back to back). Please be prepared for either scenario.
DAMAGES:
All owners and exhibitors will be held responsible for any damage incurred by them or their agents to barns or other properties on the show grounds and will be charged accordingly.
WARM-UP AND SHOW RING PROCEDURE:
The gate to the show ring will be closed two minutes after the first horse enters the ring. Any exhibitor not in the ring by that time will not be admitted. Please cooperate by being on time. Rider conflicts shall be worked out with the Paddock Master. Due to unforeseen problems with any mechanical device, the PA system and paddock calls over that system must be considered a courtesy. Therefore, no protest will be upheld, nor will any section be changed, on the basis of PA malfunction.
Exhibitor and trainers are cautioned as to their conduct in and around the show and warm-up rings, especially in respect to schooling of horses. Items such as Chains, Tape Measures, Blow Horns, Air Cans, Split Bamboo Poles, or Whips Longer than 6 Feet that would alter or disturb the performance of a horse are prohibited. Stretchers on Pleasure horses will not be allowed in the warm-up area.
DISCIPLINE:
Exhibitors are notified that any act of discourtesy or disobedience to the judges or officials on the part of the owner, manager, rider, driver or attendant shall be grounds to disqualify the horse. The owner shall forfeit his entry fee and other fees. In the case of any horse being disqualified, the winner of the next succeeding prize in that class shall take the prize that has been awarded to such disqualified horse.
SHOW COMMITTEE:
Should any questions arise that are not provided for in the foregoing rules, the same shall be referred to the show committee whose decision will be final. The show manager/committee will act as steward when any rule needs to be reviewed for clarification. In the event of a protest, the fee is $100.00 payable to the Alabama Charity Championship Horse Show.
CLASSES:
The show committee reserves the right to limit entries, change, cancel, limit, or combine classes at its discretion to compensate for excessive or inadequate entries, without claim for damages. Ten and under classes will split at 12, driving classes will split at 16, academy classes will split at 13 (not championships) and all other classes will split at 18.
SHOW RING:
No person will be allowed in the show ring during the time of judging except the exhibitor and those having official or requested duties to perform. No horse will be allowed in the show ring except at such hours as posted at the show office or announced on the PA system by the Celebration Arena Management.
LIABILITY:
The show committee, Celebration Arena, and/or any sponsor shall not be responsible for any accident that may occur to any owner, driver, rider, trainer, attendant, spectator, animal, and/or equipment at the show.
WARNING: UNDER ALABAMA LAW AN EQUINE SPONSOR OR EQUINE PROFESSIONAL IS NOT LIABLE FOR AN INJURY TO, OR THE DEATH OF, A PARTICIPANT IN AN EQUINE ACTIVITY RESULTING FROM THE INHERENT RISK OF EQUINE ACTIVITY. RESULT OF THE EQUINE DEATH PROTECTION ACT.
PROPER ATTIRE:
All riders, drivers, and attendants must be neatly and appropriately dressed when entering the ring.
PETS:
Pets must remain on a leash at all times and are the owner’s responsibility.
NEGATIVE COGGINS:
A valid negative Coggins test within one year of show must accompany each horse and be available for inspection by Alabama inspectors at the show grounds.
PARKING:
All trucks, vans, trailers, and RVs after unloading must park in the designated parking areas.
CAMPERS:
Camper/RV hookups ($40.00 per day) are available from The Morgan County Celebration Arena with payment to the facility upon arrival at the arena.
RETURNED CHECKS:
All checks returned for insufficient funds will be charged a $50.00 handling fee. No one will be allowed to enter if they have a bad check, handling fee or unpaid account.
CHALLENGE AND MEMORIAL TROPHIES:
The trophies will be presented to the winners of specific classes but will remain with The Alabama Charity Championship Horse Show.
BEDDING:
Bedding will be available through the offices of the Morgan County Celebration Arena with payments to the Alabama Charity Championship Horse Show at $8.00 per bag.
FEED & HAY:
Feed and hay are not available on the show grounds. Local vendors will supply product lines and address/maps will be in the horse show office if needed.
Veterinarian Services
Tennessee Equine South
256-771-1590 – Harvest, AL
Dr. Michael Penney, DVM
256-773-8191 – Hartselle, AL
Dr. John Edwards, DVM
256-640-5993 – Union Grove, AL