43nd ANNUAL

ARABIAN HORSE SHOW

September 9th, 10th & 11th, 2016

Illinois State Fairgrounds Springfield, Illinois

JUDGES Jim Hitt-----Performance & Halter

Marie Johnson—Dressage, Western Dressage & Sport Horse

2016 US NATIONALS QUALIFYING SHOW

A Region XI Qualifying Show

$2,000.00 ADDED PRIZE MONEY Western Dressage Classes ♦♦♦♦ Full Selection of Championship Classes

Sport Horse in Hand ATH Classes ♦♦♦♦ UPHA & NSH Equitation Classes

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Pre-Entries Close: August 22, 2016

Approved by: Arabian Horse Association

United States Dressage Federation

Licensed by: United States Equestrian Federation

SHOW MANAGEMENT SHOW MANAGER Kathy Root

(708) 207-1075 kathyroot1@gmail.com

SHOW SECRETARY Ryan Chambers P.O. Box 508 Bonne Terre, MO 63628

(314)717-7683 ryan.chambers.rc@gmail.com

SHOW OFFICE (217) 524-3196

DRESSAGE COORDINATOR Chris Sanstrom (815) 954-5199

BARN MANAGER Gerry Sanstrom (815) 472-2847 (708) 514-5715 Cell EVANS FEEDS (217) 523-5400 (217) 882-2081 Cell

JUDGES Performance & Halter Jim Hitt Elizabeth, CO

Dressage, Western Dressage Marie Johnson Oregon, WI & Sport Horse

SHOW OFFICIALS USEF STEWARD Connie Curtis Colfax, WI ANNOUNCER Pam Barkley Zebulon, NC RINGMASTER Matt Amsden PHOTOGRAPHER—MAIN RING Mane Event Promotions www.maneeventpromotions.com PHOTOGRAPHER—DRESSAGE Mane Photography

www.manephotography.com EMERGENCY SERVICES Ken Marxmiller FARRIER Derek Bray VETERINARIAN (ON SITE) Luthin Equine Veterinary Services

(217) 622-7157 / (217) 725-4249

SHOW COMMITTEE GATE MANAGER Karen Marnie CENTER RING Karen Marnie RIBBONS Denise Sanstrom RING SECRETARY Pat Drugan PRIZE LIST Ron Harn HOSPITALITY Gerry & Denise Sanstrom

SHOW FEES Performance Class Sponsorships $30.00

Champion Class Sponsorships $40.00

Corporate Sponsorship $150.00

Patron Sponsorship $500.00

Office Fee Per Horse $22.00

Box Stall $90.00 BEDDING WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR SALE, HOWEVER NO BEDDING WILL BE PROVIDED WITH STALLS.

All horses must have a stall & may not be shown from a trailer. USEF Drugs & Medication Fee $16.00

USEF Show Pass (Non Member) $30.00

AHA Single Event Membership Fee Per Person $35.00 AHA Resolution 9-90 $4 Per Horse / $4 Results Processing Fee $8.00 All For Sale Classes (No Ribbons-Not Judged) $12.00 Warm Up Classes (No Ribbons-Not Judged) $12.00 Halter Classes (Amateur) $18.00 All Performance Classes $18.00 All Championship Performance Classes $25.00 Dressage / Western Dressage / Sport Horse Classes $30.00 Equitation & Showmanship $18.00 Option Class Fee (Plus the class fee) $40.00 Walk/Trot (No Post Entry Fee) $10.00 Lead Line, Stick Horse no fee Liberty Class (No Post Entry Fee) $50.00 Early Arrival or Late Departure Fee - per Day/Horse $20.00 Post Entry Charge Per Class $5.00 NO SHOW PENALTY FEE - Per Class $15.00

(Make sure to notify the gate/office if you need to scratch a class) • Blank checks will only be accepted for post entries. • All checks for stalls and pre-entries must be filled out!!!

NOTE: A surcharge of 1.5% interest per month will be added to outstanding debts that are thirty days past due. A handling charge of $75.00 will be charged for N.S.F. checks.

PRIZES Halter Classes—Amateur—Showmanship at Halter Trophy, 6 Ribbons

Performance & AOTH Halter Classes Trophy, 6 Ribbons $25, $20, $15, $10 Performance Championships Trophy, 6 Ribbons $65, $50, $35, $30, $20 Equitation Classes Medal or Trophy, 6 Ribbons Walk/Trot Classes Trophy, 6 Ribbons Sport Horse in Hand Classes Trophy, 6 Ribbons Dressage/Sport Horse Under Saddle Classes Trophy, 6 Ribbons $25, $20, $15, $10

Western Dressage Classes Trophy, 6 Ribbons $25, $20, $15, $10 Liberty Class 100% of Entries to 1st Place

ALL PAYBACK CHECKS WILL BE MAILED WITHIN 30 DAYS.

PRIZE MONEY

NO PAYBACKS FOR REGULAR CLASSES WITH LESS THAN 5 ENTRIES

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$2,000.00 ADDED PRIZE MONEY

Added Prize Money Distribution is as follows:

If 5 or more Horses are entered in the Amateur Championship Stakes Classes

then the added prize money applies along with the Regular Championship Prize Money

If Less than 5 Horses are entered in the Amateur Championship Stakes Classes

then ONLY the Regular Championship prize money applies.

Added Money Championship Stakes Classes set forth as such:

1st $225.00 2nd $130.00 3rd $80.00 4th $60.00 5th $40.00 6th $20.00

(Only if 5 Horses or more are entered)

Amateur Championship Stakes Classes (Added money Classes)

151 HA/AA Country English Pleasure ATR Championship

157 HA/AA Western Pleasure ATR Championship

158 Arabian Country English Pleasure ATR Championship

160 HA/AA Hunter Pleasure ATR Championship

162 Arabian Hunter Pleasure ATR Championship

164 Arabian Western Pleasure ATR Championship

Class # AHA # Friday, September 09, 2016, 8:30 A.M. 1 Arabian/HA/AA Western Warm-up

2 Arabian/HA/AA Hunter/English Warm-up

3 Option Class

4 754 HA/AA English Show Hack Open

5 290 Arabian Hunter Pleasure Mares & Stallions

6 515 HA/AA English Pleasure Limit

7 190 Arabian Western Pleasure Ladies To Ride

8 733 HA/AA Hunter Pleasure Limit Horse

9 299 Arabian Hunter Pleasure ATR

10 540 HA/AA Country English Pleasure Limit Horse

11 620 HA/AA Western Pleasure Geldings

12 Option Class

13 95 Arabian Country English Pleasure Limit Horse

14 741 HA/AA Hunter Pleasure ATR

15 549 HA/AA Country English Pleasure ATR

16 620 HA/AA Western Pleasure Mares & Stallions

17 290 Arabian Hunter Pleasure Geldings

18 97 Arabian Country English Pleasure AOTR

19 198 Arabian Western Pleasure ATR

20 75 Arabian English Pleasure Limit Horse

21 Option Class

Class # AHA # Friday, September 9, 2016 -(Not B/4 12pm) 22 Option Class

23 556 HA/AA Country English Pleasure Junior Horse

24 190 Arabian Western Pleasure Limit Horse

25 733 HA/AA Hunter Pleasure Geldings

26 83 Arabian English Pleasure ATR

27 3136 HA/AA Western Pleasure ATR Select Rider

28 2636 HA/AA Country English Pleasure ATR Select Rider

29 292 Arabian Hunter Pleasure AOTS

30 605 HA/AA Ladies Side Saddle Open

31 192 Arabian Western Pleasure AOTR

32 95 Arabian Country English Pleasure Ladies & Gentleman

33 290 Arabian Hunter Pleasure Limit Horse

34 542 HA/AA Country English Pleasure AOTR

35 733 HA/AA Hunter Pleasure Novice Horse

36 97 Arabian Country English Pleasure AOTS

37 190 Arabian Western Pleasure Gentlemen To Ride

38 2936 HA/AA Hunter Pleasure ATR Select Rider

39 315 Arabian English Show Hack Open

40 622 HA/AA Western Pleasure AOTS

Class # AHA # Friday, September 9, 2016 - (Not B/4 6pm) 41 292 Arabian Hunter Pleasure AOTR

42 190 Arabian Western Pleasure Mares & Stallions

43 Option Class

44 165 Arabian Ladies Side Saddle Open

45 524 HA/AA English Pleasure ATR

46 735 HA/AA Hunter Pleasure AOTR

47 115 Arabian Country English Pleasure AAOTR

48 1936 Arabian Western Pleasure ATR – Select Rider

49 540 HA/AA Country Pleasure Ladies & Gentleman

50 Walk/Trot Pleasure 11 & Over

51 75 Arabian English Pleasure Open

52 190 Arabian Western Pleasure Geldings

53 309 Arabian Hunter Pleasure AAOTR 19-39

54 622 HA/AA Western Pleasure AOTR

55 150 Arabian Mounted Native Costume Open

56 1050 HA/AA Sport Horse Show Hack Open

57 429 A/HA/AA Dressage Seat Equitation JTR

58 335 Arabian Sport Horse Under Saddle Open

59 777 HA/AA Sport Horse Under Saddle ATR

60 1066 Arabian Sport Horse Under Saddle JTR

Class # AHA # Saturday, September 10, 2016 - 8:30AM 61 468 HA/AA Gelding In-Hand – ATH

62 21 Arabian Stallion Breeding – ATH

63 418 HA/AA Mare Breeding – ATH

64 A/HA/AA Halter - HORSE FOR SALE

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Performance classes not to start B/4 9:00 AM 65 Option Class

66 950 AHA Western Horsemanship Medal JTR

67 NSH Equitation JTR

68 290 Arabian Hunter Pleasure Novice Horse

69 620 HA/AA Western Pleasure Open

70 890 Western Pleasure Walk/Trot 10 & Under

71 752 HA/AA Hunter Pleasure AAOTR

72 321 Arabian English Show Hack ATR

73 938 AHA Hunter Seat Medal JTR

74 534 HA/AA English Pleasure AAOTR

75 208 Arabian Western Pleasure AAOTR 40 & Over

76 733 HA/AA Hunter Pleasure Mares & Stallions

77 890 Hunter/English/Country Eng. Pleasure Walk/Trot 10 & Under

78 542 HA/AA Country English Pleasure AOTS

79 95 Arabian Country English Pleasure Open

80 1329 Arabian Hunter Pleasure JTR

81 396 Arabian English Pleasure – JTR

82 938 AHA Hunt Seat Not To Jump Medal Class

Class # AHA # Saturday, Sept 10, 2016 - (Not B/4 12pm)

83 Hunt Seat/Saddle Seat Pleasure - HORSE FOR SALE

84 Western Pleasure - HORSE FOR SALE

85 Option Class 86 907 Western Seat Equitation Walk/Trot 10 & Under

87 208 Arabian Western Pleasure AAOTR 19-39

88 1337 HA/AA Western Pleasure JTR

89 1339 HA/AA Hunter Pleasure JTR

90 290 Arabian Hunter Pleasure Open

91 560 HA/AA Country English Pleasure AAOTR 92 640 HA/AA Western Pleasure AAOTR

93 1334 Arabian Country English Pleasure JOTR

94 2236 Arabian Hunter Pleasure ATR Select Rider

95 1327 Arabian Western Pleasure JTR

96 907 Hunt Seat/Saddle Seat Eq. Walk/Trot 10 & Under

97 1335 HA/AA Country English Pleasure JTR

98 305 Arabian Hunter Pleasure Junior Horse

99 Walk/Trot Equitation 11 & Over

100 924 Saddle Seat Equitation JTR

101 204 Arabian Western Pleasure Junior Horse

102 104 Arabian Country English Pleasure JTR

103 733 HA/AA Hunter Pleasure Open

104 1325 Hunter Seat Equitation Not To Jump JTR

105 1333 HA/AA English Pleasure JTR

106 620 HA/AA Western Pleasure Limit Horse

107 931 AHA Reining Seat Medal - JTR

108 Option Class

109 Stick Horse Riders 5 & Under

Class # AHA # Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016 - Time TBA (not B/4 6pm) 110 924 AHA Saddle Seat Medal JTR

111 748 HA/AA Hunter Pleasure Junior Horse

112 190 Arabian Western Pleasure Open

113 104 Arabian Country English Pleasure ATR

114 309 Arabian Hunter Pleasure AAOTR 40 & Over

115 515 HA/AA English Pleasure Open

116 636 HA/AA Western Pleasure Junior Horse

117 94 Arabian English Pleasure AAOTR

118 1326 Arabian Western Pleasure JOTR

119 540 HA/AA Country English Pleasure Open

120 956 UPHA Arabian Breeds Challenge Cup JTR

121 629 HA/AA Western Pleasure ATR

122 590 HA/AA Mounted Native Costume Open

123 1328 Arabian Hunter Pleasure JOTR

124 156 Arabian Mounted Native Costume ATR

125 Arabian/AA/HA Liberty Class

126 347 Arabian Sport Horse Show Hack Open

127 434 AHA Dressage Seat Medal JTR

128 773 HA/AA Sport Horse Under Saddle Open

129 339 Arabian Sport Horse Under Saddle ATR

130 1095 HA/AA Sport Horse Under Saddle JTR

Class # AHA # Sunday, September 11, 2016 8:00 A.M. 131 9 Arabian Mare Breeding ATH

132 34 Arabian Gelding In-Hand ATH

133 28 Arabian Gelding In-Hand AAOTH

134 A/HA/AA Halter JTH 18 & Under

135 918 Showmanship at Halter (Walk/Trot) 10 & Under

136 918 Showmanship at Halter 11-18

*** Short Break *** 138 192 Arabian Western Pleasure AOTS

139 735 HA/AA Hunter Pleasure AOTS

140 949 Western Seat Equitation 18 & Under

141 111 Arabian Country English Pleasure Junior Horse

142 204 Arabian Western Pleasure Junior Horse – Novice Horse

143 951 Western Horsemanship 18 & Under

144 1338 HA/AA Hunter Pleasure JOTR

145 77 Arabian English Pleasure AOTR

146 Option Class

147 Option Class

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ABU ARABIAN HORSE CLUB WISHES TO THANK EACH AND EVERY EXHIBITOR FOR ATTENDING OUR SHOW

HOPE TO SEE YOU NEXT YEAR.

CHAMPIONSHIP CLASSES

Class # AHA # Sunday, September 11, 2016 - Time TBA

148 2152 HA/AA Country English Pleasure JTR Championship

149 84 Arabian English Pleasure ATR Championship

150 1636 Arabian Hunter Pleasure JTR Championship

151 550 HA/AA Country English Pleasure ATR Championship

152 2165 HA/AA Western Pleasure JTR Championship

153 1178 Arabian Western Pleasure JTR Championship

154 2115 Arabian Country English Pleasure JTR Championship

155 291 Arabian Hunter Pleasure Open Championship

156 1635 HA/AA Hunter Pleasure JTR Championship

157 630 HA/AA Western Pleasure ATR Championship

158 105 Arabian Country English Pleasure ATR Championship

159 191 Arabian Western Pleasure Open Championship

160 742 HA/AA Hunter Pleasure ATR Championship

161 96 Arabian Country English Pleasure Open Championship

162 300 Arabian Hunter Pleasure ATR Championship

163 541 HA/AA Country English Pleasure Open Championship

164 199 Arabian Western Pleasure ATR Championship

165 621 HA/AA Western Pleasure Open Championship

166 76 Arabian English Pleasure Open Championship

167 734 HA/AA Hunter Pleasure Open Championship

168 151 Arabian Mounted Native Costume Open Championship

169 516 HA/AA English Pleasure Open Championship

170 Option Class

171 Option Class

Dressage Information The 2015 USDF/USEF Dressage Tests will be used. DRESSAGE RIDE TIMES: No post entries will be accepted for Dressage unless there are ride times available. Once Dressage ride times have been scheduled, they will be sent to the exhibitors via Email. SPORT HORSE IN-HAND classes will use the Triangle pattern. Refer to USEF Subchapter AR-16. SPORT HORSE UNDER SADDLE classes will be held in the Coliseum. Show Management reserves the right to limit entries in Dressage and Sport Horse classes.

Open to Arabians, Half-Arabians & Anglo-Arabians. Entries will be accepted on a first-come, first-served per class basis. Post entries will be accepted to fill scratched classes, and under the same rules as govern other performance classes. Riding times will be included in your entry packets. Classes will not necessarily be run on the posted day or in Prize list order. When assigning ride times, every attempt will be made to avoid scheduling conflicts with other classes in the show, if the show committee is advised of such conflicts, when entries are made. *All Dressage Division Classes and Western Dressage will be performed in the covered outdoor warm-up arena south of the coliseum. This arena has sand footing.

Attention Dressage Competitors

Each competitor is responsible for supplying to management with correct association numbers (USDF & USEF) for the horse, owner rider, and trainer before the

day(s) of the Competition. The scores of the competitors who fail to supply correct numbers may not be counted

toward national awards.

DRESSAGE DIVISION

Class # AHA # Friday, September 9, 2016 7:30 A.M. 301 1375 Introductory Test A Walk/Trot - ATR

302 792 Training Level, Test 1 – ATR

303 790 Training Level, Test 3 – Open

304 792 Training Level, Test 2 – ATR

305 797 First Level, Test 1 – Open

306 797 First Level, Test 3 – Open

307 801 First Level, Test 2 – ATR

308 1807 Second Level, Test 1 - Open

309 1807 Second Level, Test 2 - Open

310 2201 A/HA/AA Western Dressage - Intro - Test -1 - Open

311 818 Third Level Test 1 – ATR

312 815 Third Level Test 2 – Open

313 2401 A/HA/AA Western Dressage - Intro - Test -2 - Open

314 823 Fourth Level Test 1 – Open

Saturday, September 10, 2016 7:30 A.M. 315 1375 Introductory Test B Walk/Trot – ATR

316 792 Training Level, Test 1 – JTR

317 790 Training Level, Test 1 – Open

318 790 Training Level, Test 2 – Open

319 797 First Level, Test 2 – Open

320 801 First Level, Test 3 – ATR

321 801 First Level, Test 1 – ATR

322 1810 Second Level, Test 1 – ATR

323 1807 Second Level, Test 3 – Open

324 2501 A/HA/AA Western Dressage – Intro - Test -3 - Open

325 815 Third Level, Test 1 – Open

326 818 Third Level, Test 3 – ATR

327 2551 A/HA/AA Western Dressage - Intro - Test - 4 - Open

328 823 Fourth Level, Test 3 – Open

Sunday, September 11, 2016 NOT B/4 7:00 A.M. 329 1375 Introductory, Test B Walk/Trot - JTR

330 792 Training Level Test 3 -ATR

331 815 Third Level Test 3 -Open

350 39 Arabian Sport Horse in Hand - Mares

351 43 Arabian Sport Horse in Hand ATH - Mares

352 53 Arabian Sport Horse in Hand - Geldings

353 57 Arabian Sport Horse in Hand ATH - Geldings

354 46 Arabian Sport Horse in Hand - Stallions

355 498 HA/AA Sport Horse in Hand - Geldings

356 1029 HA/AA Sport Horse in Hand ATH Geldings

357 475 HA/AA Sport Horse in Hand - Mares

358 479 HA/AA Sport Horse in Hand ATH - Mares

359 484 HA/AA Sport Horse in Hand - Stallions

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING BEFORE COMPLETING ENTRY FORMS. ENTRIES – ONE OWNER PER ENTRY FORM ONLY!! If additional entry forms are needed, either photocopy the form included herein or contact the Show Secretary. Please use a ballpoint pen or typewriter to complete the entry form. Every exhibitor, rider, driver, handler and trainer or his/her agent(s) must sign the entry form. In the case of an owner, trainer, rider, driver, or handler under the age of 18, his/her parent or guardian, or if not available, the trainer, must sign an entry form on the minor’s behalf. Parents need not be members of AHA or USEF to sign for a minor. For all Junior Exhibitors, the Parent/Guardian section on the entry form MUST be signed. Juniors are exempt from Breed/Discipline fee. *Entries must include full addresses, AHA & USEF membership numbers, etc. All fees plus photocopies of 2016 AHA/USEF membership cards must accompany entries. The submitting of an entry form to the Show Secretary shall constitute and acceptance by each person signing same of the provisions herein set forth in this Prize List. Any entry received without a signed check for FULL payment of all fees will be considered as POST ENTRIES. OFFICE FEE WILL BE DOUBLED AND NO PACKETS WILL BE GIVEN IF ENTRIES ARE NOT COMPLETE. CHECKS MUST BE COMPLETELY FILLED OUT – NO BLANK CHECKS WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR PRE-ENTRIES AND STALL RESERVATIONS.

WHEN MAKING ENTRIES, BE SURE TO INCLUDE: o A copy of AHA Competition card. o A copy of USEF membership card. o A copy of USDF membership card if needed. o Your Amateur Certification Number where applicable. o Stall reservation form. Form MUST be filled out completely and returned with your entries to insure stall reservations. o A signed check made payable to ABU covering all fees. o A copy of both sides of registration papers of all horses entered.

ATTENTION TRAINERS: To expedite making entries at the Show Office, please have all horse/owner information with you. PAYBACK CHECKS will be mailed within 30 days. To receive payback for 1st, 2nd, 3 rd and 4th placing, corresponding Championship classes must be entered.

ENTRIES AND POST ENTRIES All entries must be made on an official entry blank and be accurately completed in accordance with USEF Rules. Any incomplete or incorrect entries will be returnable on each entry form. Entries must include full addresses, AHA, USEF membership numbers, all fees, copies of both sides of registration papers plus photo copies of 2016 AHA/ USEF membership cards. The submitting of an entry form to the Show Secretary shall constitute an acceptance by each person signing same of the provisions herein set forth in this Prize List.

One owner per entry blank only! EVERY owner, rider, driver, handler, trainer or his/her agent(s) must sign the entry form where indicated (See USEF Rules). IF AN OWNER, RIDER, DRIVER, HANDLER, TRAINER IS UNDER AGE 18, HIS/HER PARENT GUARDIAN OR TRAINER MUST SIGN ENTRY BLANK ON THE MINOR’S BEHALF. IN ADDITION, THE “JUNIOR (MINOR) EXHIBITOR CONSENT” ON THE BACK OF THE ENTRY FORM MUST BE COMPLETED! PARENTS WHO SIGN NEED NOT BE MEMBERS OF AHA OR USEF. ENTRIES SHALL CLOSE AUGUST 22, 2016. Entries must be postmarked no later than August22, 2016. All fees for entries canceled before August 22, 2016 will be refunded. Post entries will be accepted with an additional $5.00 post entry charge per class and entries will be accepted up to one hour prior to the start of scheduled afternoon and evening sessions. Post entries for morning sessions must be made no later than 10:00 p.m. on the day preceding the class.

“WARNING”

Under the Illinois Equine Activity Liability Act, each participant who engages in an equine activity expressly assumes the risks of engaging in and legal responsibility for injury, loss, or damage to person or property resulting from the risk of equine activities.

USEF MEMBERSHIP

Life, senior active and junior active members shall be eligible to participate in all classes at Regular Competitions, Eventing Competitions at the Preliminary Level or above and Combined Driving Competitions at the Advanced Level, Dressage, Reining and Vaulting Competitions and Endurance Rides. A nonmember may participate as a handler, rider, driver, owner, lessee, agent, coach or trainer at Regular Competitions, Eventing Competitions, Dressage Competitions, Reining Competitions and Combined Driving Competitions upon payment of a $30 Show Pass fee. Participants in the following classes are exempted from the Requirements of this rule: 1) leadline; 2) exhibitions; 3) games and races; 4) classes for 4-H members; 5) walk trot and academy classes (academy classes are classes limited to horses used regularly in a lesson program); 6) USDF introductory level tests, pas de deux and quadrille classes; 7) NRHA Endorsed Reining Competitions. 8) Opportunity classes, 9) citizens of other nations who have proof, in English, of current membership in good standing of their own National Federation, 10) USEA beginner novice division; and 11) assistant handlers in Dressage Sport Horse Breeding classes.

SHOW RULES Every class offered herein which is covered by the rules and specifications of the current USEF Rule Book will be conducted and judged in accordance therewith. This Horse Show is conducted in accordance with the Rules of the USEF, Particularly the Arabian, Half-Arabian and Anglo-Arabian Divisions and the Rules of the Arabian Horse Association. The official rulebook of each organization will prevail for this show. Every person who participates in the show is responsible for the knowledge of these rules, and is subject to these rules. Any changes of the rules will automatically become a part of this Prize List. In any situation not specifically covered in this Prize List, USEF and AHA Rules shall govern. The show committee reserves the right to make such changes in procedure, personnel, rules and regulations as deemed by them to be in the best interest of the show. Every class offered herein which is covered by the rules and specifications of the current USEF Rule Book will be conducted and judged in accordance therewith. Questions not covered by USEF and AHA Rules shall be decided by the show committee and its decision will be final.

AHA MEMBERSHIP STATEMENT Each Competitor (This includes at least one recorded owner and all Trainers, Drivers, riders, Halter Handlers, Coaches and the Person(s) signing the Entry Blank) in an Arabian Horse Association recognized Arabian Division, at the time of entry into a competition, must submit a copy of a valid AHA Membership/Competition Card, Join AHA or pay an AHA single event Membership fee per competitor. When an agent signs for the owner at an AHA recognized competition, both the owner and The agent must be members of AHA or pay the AHA single event membership. Single Event membership in not acceptable at AHA Regional or National Competitions. Exhibitors in Walk-Trot classes are exempt from AHA Membership requirements at qualifying competitions, but must have an AHA Membership with competition card at AHA Regional and National competitions. Exhibitors in Lead Line classes or parents/Guardians signing for minors are exempt from AHA membership Requirements, (BOD 5/12)

DRUGS AND MEDICATIONS

The drugs and medications rules contained in the USEF Rule Book will be enforced. Horses in competition will be subject to examination by a veterinarian/technician appointed by the USEF. The tests may include physical, saliva, urine or blood tests. All horses will be charged $16.00 per horse to defray the expenses of testing.

CONDUCT: Exhibitors are hereby notified that the AHA Board of Directors will strictly enforce and actively support all AHA, USEF and/or CEF rules regarding sportsmanship, conduct and courtesy at all AHA Recognized shows and events. This includes but is not limited to Rules that govern owners, exhibitors, agents, trainers, managers, riders, drivers, handlers, competition employees and members of the families of the above individual members of AHA or any person who acts in a manner in violation of the Rules or deemed prejudicial to its best interest. Any AHA and/or USEF violations committed will be subject to the AHA, USEF and/or CEF penalties.

REFUNDS: STALL FEE & OFFICE FEES WILL NOT BE REFUNDED AFTER AUGUST 22, 2016. But entry fees will be, for horses entered and not exhibited in the case of written request accompanied by a veterinarian’s certificate RECEIVED BY SEPTEMBER 11th, 2016. Exhibitors must notify the Show Secretary of cancellations prior to the time the class is called.

USEF - GR845 Equine Vaccination Rule 1. At Federation licensed competitions horses, more than 7 months of age, entering the grounds

must be accompanied by documentation of Equine Influenza Virus and Equine Herpes Virus

(Rhinopneumonitis) vaccinations within six months prior to entering the stables. Horses not in

compliance with this rule may be required to leave the competition grounds upon request by

Competition Management. Documentation should consist of one of the following methods

mentioned below. The frequency of vaccine administration should be per the vaccine

manufacturers’ or veterinarian’s recommendations. It is recommended that vaccines are

administered by or under the direction of a veterinarian.

2. In the case of vaccines administered by a veterinarian, the exhibitor, upon request by

Competition Management, must provide documentation from the veterinarian on documenting that

the horse in question received the vaccinations; name of the vaccines and date of vaccine

administration.

3. In the case of vaccines administered by a person other than a veterinarian, the exhibitor, upon

request by Competition Management, must provide a receipt of the vaccine purchase which is

signed by the owner, or agent with care, custody, and control of the horse; name, serial number

and expiration date of the vaccine; and date of vaccine administration.

4. In the case of a horse that is unable to receive either of the vaccinations due to a history of

adverse reactions, the exhibitor, upon request by Competition Management, must provide a letter

from the veterinarian on official letterhead stating that the horse in question cannot be vaccinated

due to medical concerns and a log of temperatures taken twice daily for the seven days prior to

entering the competition grounds. These horses must also have their temperature taken and logged

twice daily while on the competition grounds. The log of temperatures should be provided to the

Competition Management, steward, or technical delegate when requested.

5. Competition Management may not amend or enhance vaccination requirements without prior

approval of the Veterinary

Committee. BOD 1/17/15 Effective 12/1/15.BOD 1/16/16 Effective 4/1/16

SHOW OFFICE – Show Office will be open Thursday afternoon, September 8th. The phone number is (217) 524-3196. The show office is located in the coliseum; lower level, to the left of the in gate.

STALLS – THOSE EXHIBITORS WISHING TO BE STALLED TOGETHER MUST SEND ALL ENTRIES, WITH THE CORRECT FEES, TOGETHER IN THE SAME ENVELOPE. Otherwise, the requests cannot be guaranteed. . All 10 x 10 stalls have doors and are under cover. Bedding will not be provided with each horse stall. No straw allowed. Bedding, hay and grain will be available at current market prices. Due to fire hazard and exhibitor inconvenience, aisles are to be kept clear at all times and are not to be blocked with stall curtains NO STALLS WILL BE RESERVED WITHOUT PAYMENT. ALL HORSES MUST HAVE A STALL—NO SHOWING OUT OF A TRAILER.

FOOTING: All show and warm up arenas are a sand and loam mix about 4 inches deep. All areas are covered. The Coliseum is 60,000 square feet and the Covered Dressage Ring is 31,350 square feet, of sand and loam mix.

BREEDING/GELDING IN-HAND CLASSES –Will use the “In The Ring Class Procedure”. (See USEF, Subchapter AR-2)

COGGINS / HEALTH PAPERS/ETC: ALL HORSES must have a negative Coggins Test dated within 12 mos. of the start of the show. Not required of yearlings or under. All horses coming from out of state must have a health certificate issued within 30 days prior to the start of the show.

Entry Permit Number Required for Equine Entering Illinois Effective February 1, 2004, all equine entering Illinois (for any reason other than slaughter) must be accompanied by a negative test for EIA conducted within a year if the animal is more than one year of age, certificate of veterinary inspection (health certificate) issued by an accredited veterinarian within 30 days of entry, and an entry permit number issued by the Illinois Department of Agriculture. Entry permit numbers are available by calling the Illinois Department of Agriculture, 217-782-4944 and are issued 24 hours a day, seven days a week. There is no cost for the entry permit.

GOLF CARTS RENTAL: Personal golf carts used on the fairgrounds are allowed, but will be accessed a per event permit fee. The Illinois Fair Grounds now offers golf rental for a daily rate. Please contact the fairground office at 217-782-0775.

MOTORIZED VEHICLE OPERATION: 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. The parent(s), legal guardian(s), or individual who signs the entry blank as a parent or guardian of a minor operating a motorized vehicle in violation of this rule are solely responsible for any damages, claims, losses or actions resulting from that operation. 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 Chapter 6. Wheelchairs and other mobility assistance devices for individuals with disabilities are exempt from this rule. (If your competition bans motorized vehicles, please contact our office for further instruction.)

CAMPERS: The Illinois State Fairgrounds regulations require that campers be self-contained and parked in a specified area and that they pay a camping fee of (Current Rate) for the use of electricity. Tent camping for a fee is available. Fairground security will collect fees.

ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES Horses will be accepted Thursday, September 8, 2016 at 8:00AM. All horses & equipment must be removed from the fairgrounds by noon Monday, September 12, 2016. There is a $20 charge per day for early arrival and late departure. Fairgrounds Security requests that animals not arrive between midnight and 8 AM. Prior approval must be received from the Fairgrounds for early arrival and late departure. For information or approval, contact the Business Services Bureau or Fairgrounds Security at 217-782-2622. No horse will be removed from the Fairgrounds without an official release issued by the Show Office when all entry fees stall rent and feed bills have been paid.

INDEMNITY AND NON-RESPONSIBILITY CLAUSE

All entries are made and accepted with the understanding that The ABU Arabian Horse Club and the Illinois State Fairgrounds will not be responsible for any loss, personal injury or damage to horses exhibited or for property of any kind or nature that may be lost or destroyed or in any way damaged.

REGISTRY REQUIREMENTS: For a complete explanation of registration requirements see USEF Rulebook. Horses shown must have been issued a certificate of registration from the Arabian Horse Association and/or the Canadian Arabian Horse Registry or, if less than one year of age, be eligible for registry, and registration applied for (Exception: AR246.1) and must be entered under their full registered name. Half-Arabian and Anglo-Arabian horses shown in this section must have been issued a certificate of registration from the AHA in the Half-Arabian or Anglo Arabian Registry, or if under one year of age, be eligible for registry and registration applied for and must be entered under their full registered name. Photocopy of registration papers for each horse are required with the entry form, including the backside of the form.

AMATEUR OWNER REGISTRY REQUIREMENTS: If horse is to be shown in Amateur Owner to Ride/Drive/Handle class, then the registration papers MUST SHOW the AMATEUR OWNER or member of immediate family as the registered owner of the horse to be shown.

ADMISSION TO THE ARENA: No person will be permitted to enter the arena except participants in the class, judges, and their assistants and the show photographer. Attendants will not be permitted in the arena until summoned by order of the judge.

CALL FOR CLASSES: TWO MINUTES will be allowed after the first horse in the class enters the ring. This two-minute rule will be strictly enforced. If tack changes are necessary, it is the exhibitor’s responsibility to notify the gate person for a three-minute hold.

P.A. SYSTEM: The P.A. system and class calls are a courtesy. It is the exhibitors’ responsibility to have their horses at the gate at the prescribed time. While every effort will be made to maintain a working P.A. system, no protest will be upheld, no classes rerun, no entry fees refunded, nor any section changed on the basis of a P.A. malfunction.

HORSES CONSTITUTING A CLASS: Five horses constitute a class. Classes with less than five horses may be combined or canceled at the discretion of the show management. If less than 5 entries are shown NO PRIZE MONEY will be awarded.

SPLIT CLASSES: In driving classes of over 9 horses and in performance and halter classes of over 23 horses, the class will be split and will be designated Section A and Section B. A rider/ handler/ driver may participate in both sections with different horses. In Junior Exhibitor 18 & Under classes, if there are at least five entries aged 13 & under and five entries aged 14 through 18, the class will be split and designated Section A – 13 & Under and Section B – 14 through 18.

TOE AND SHOW INSPECTIONS: See USEF Subchapter AR-106 for Rules & Specifications for Arabian & Half-Arabian Division length of hoof/toe. Refer to USEF Subchapter AR-106 for additional information and ruling on random inspection of shoes, pads and hoof lengths.

CRUELTY/ WHIPS Cruelty to or abuse of a horse by any person at a recognized show is forbidden. Excessive use of a whip on any horses in a stall, runway, schooling area, show ring, or else-where on the competition grounds before or during a show, by any person, constitutes a violation and renders the offender subject to penalty. Judges will be expected to enforce this in the arena.

DISQUALIFICATION – Any horse doctored in any way, artificially, improperly, or unfairly prepared or tampered with before entering the show arena will be disqualified.

VETERINARY INSPECTION – In case of suspected unsoundness or as a safeguard against communicable disease, all horses are subject to a physical inspection, free of charge, by the show veterinarian.

JUNIOR EXHIBITORS – Juniors shall not have reached their 19th birthday as of Dec 1 in the year preceding the show.

JUNIOR HORSES – Junior horses are five years of age and under.

HALF-ARABIAN COLTS/STALLIONS – Over 2 years of age are excluded from all halter classes except Sport Horse in Hand.

STALLIONS – Cannot be shown in the Walk/Trot 10 & Under and Lead Line.

DOGS – All dogs must be contained or on a leash at all times and are prohibited in the coliseum.

OFFICIALS: In the event of illness or failure of an official to attend this show or to perform his duties, the Show Committee reserves the right to substitute an official for the one who is officially designated in the prize list according to the USEF Rules. Exhibitors are warned that any act of discourtesy or disobedience to the officials on the part of the owner, groom, rider, driver or handler will disqualify the horses from adjudication. The Management reserves the right to remove the horse’s owner, groom, rider, and/or handler from the Show without being liable for compensation or damages.

PROTESTS – Any protest must be made in accordance with the current USEF rules governing protests (GR 603).

AMATEUR CERTIFICATION: Every person who has reached their 18th birthday as and competes in classes for amateurs under USEF rules must posses current amateur status issued by the USEF or must have lodged with the secretary of this show, at least one hour prior to such class, an application for such status on an application provided by the federation. USEF GR 1307.

AMATEUR OWNERS: Combined ownership is not permitted in Amateur Owner classes unless all owners are members of the same family. Leased horses are not eligible. USEF CHAPTER 1.

GENERAL DEFINITIONS

Maiden – Open to horses which have not won one blue ribbon in same division. Novice -- Open to horses which have not won three blue ribbons in same division Limit - Open to horses which have not won six blue ribbons in same division. Limit Rider – Rider has not won six blue ribbons in same division. Select Rider– Formerly known as “Limited” Rider. See USEF Handbook for rules. AOTS - Amateur Owned, Trained, and Shown. Horses are not to have been professionally trained for one year immediately prior to the competition (riding and driving instructions for the owner to be excluded). In addition, horses are not to exhibited, prepared, groomed or schooled with aid of or by a professional while on or off the competition grounds immediately before or during the competition. Assistance by other amateurs is permitted. Horses may be stabled with a professional during the competition, and hauled by a professional. Professional help for situations relevant to safety is permitted. Owner must sign as owner, trainer, and rider/driver/handler on the USEF/AHA entry blank. BOD 1/14/12

ARABIAN AND HALF-ARABIAN CLASS SPECIFICATIONS:

HALTER CLASSES See USEF Subchapter and AR 2 & 3 for General Rules, Conduct and Specifications for Arabian & HA/AA Halter Classes. (Also, be aware of USEF rule AR 114.2 pertaining to whips)

PUREBRED HALTER

131 Arabian Mare Breeding – ATH 132 Arabian Gelding In-Hand – ATH 133 Arabian Gelding In-Hand – AAOTH 62 Arabian Stallion Breeding – ATH

HALF-ARABIAN / ANGLO-ARABIAN HALTER

63 HA/AA Mare Breeding – ATH 61 HA/AA Gelding In-Hand – ATH

WESTERN PLEASURE (See USEF Subchapter AR-9) OPEN, NOVICE, LIMIT STALLIONS MARES, GELDINGS – To be shown at a walk, jog-trot, lope and hand gallop. Extreme speed to be penalized. To be judged on manners, performance, substance, quality and conformation. ATR, JTR, AOTR, AOTS, AAOTR, JOTR, LADIES, GENTLEMEN. To be shown at a walk, jog-trot and lope. To be judged on manners, performance, suitability of horse to rider, substance, quality and conformation. JUNIOR HORSE – To be shown at a walk, jog-trot and lope. To be shown in a snaffle bit or hackamore (See USEF AR-187) To be judged on substance, quality, performance and manners ARABIAN WESTERN PLEASURE CLASSES 7 Arabian Western Pleasure – Ladies, 19 & Over 24 Arabian Western Pleasure – Limit Horse 37 Arabian Western Pleasure – Gentlemen, 19 & Over 52 Arabian Western Pleasure – Geldings 112 Arabian Western Pleasure – Open 42 Arabian Western Pleasure – Mares & Stallions 159 Arabian Western Pleasure Open Championship To be eligible to show in 159, horse must be entered, shown and judged in the classes listed above. First 4 place winners in 7, 24, 37, 52, 112 & 42 must show back or forfeit all prize money. ARABIAN WESTERN PLEASURE JUNIOR HORSE 142 Arabian Western Pleasure – Junior Horse, Novice Horse 101 Arabian Western Pleasure – Junior Horse ARABIAN WESTERN PLEASURE ATR/AOTR CLASSES 19 Arabian Western Pleasure – ATR 31 Arabian Western Pleasure – AOTR 75 Arabian Western Pleasure – AAOTR – 40 & Over 87 Arabian Western Pleasure – AAOTR, 19 – 39 48 Arabian Western Pleasure – ATR, Select Rider 138 Arabian Western Pleasure – AOTS 164 Arabian Western Pleasure Championship - ATR To be eligible to show in 164, horse must be entered, shown and judged in the classes listed above. First 4 place winners in 19, 31, 75, 87, 48 & 138 must show back or forfeit all prize money. ARABIAN WESTERN PLEASURE JTR CLASSES 118 Arabian Western Pleasure – JOTR, 18 & Under 95 Arabian Western Pleasure – JTR, 18 & Under 153 Arabian Western Pleasure Championship – JTR To be eligible to show in 153, horse must be entered, shown and judged in the classes listed above. First 4 place winners in 118 & 95 must show back or forfeit all prize money.

HA/AA WESTERN PLEASURE CLASSES 11 HA/AA Western Pleasure – Geldings 16 HA/AA Western Pleasure – Mares & Stallions 69 HA/AA Western Pleasure – Open 106 HA/AA Western Pleasure – Limit Horse 116 HA/AA Western Pleasure – Junior Horse 165 HA/AA Western Pleasure Open Championship To be eligible to show in 165, horse must be entered, shown and judged in the classes listed above. First 4 place winners in 11, 16, 69, & 106 must show back or forfeit all prize money. HA/AA WESTERN PLEASURE ATR/AOTR CLASSES 27 HA AA Western Pleasure – ATR, Select Rider 40 HA/AA Western Pleasure – AOTS 54 HA/AA Western Pleasure – AOTR 92 HA/AA Western Pleasure – AAOTR 121 HA AA Western Pleasure – ATR 157 HA/AA Western Pleasure Championship – ATR To be eligible to show in class 157, horse must be entered, shown and judged in one of the classes listed above. First 4 place winners in classes 27, 40, 54, 92 & 121 must show back or forfeit all prize money. HA/AA WESTERN PLEASURE JTR CLASSES 88 HA/AA Western Pleasure – JTR, 18 & Under 152 HA/AA Western Pleasure JTR Championship To be eligible to show in class 152, horse must be entered, shown and judged in one of the classes listed above. First 4 place winners in class 88 must show back or forfeit all prize money.

HUNTER PLEASURE (Refer to USEF Subchapter AR-8) OPEN, NOVICE, LIMIT, JUNIOR HORSE, JTR, AOTR, AOTS, AAOTR, JOTR. To be shown at a walk, trot, canter and hand gallop both directions of the ring. To stand quietly and back readily. To be judged on manners, performance, suitability as a Hunter, quality and conformation. ARABIAN HUNTER PLEASURE CLASSES 5 Arabian Hunter Pleasure – Mares & Stallions 17 Arabian Hunter Pleasure – Geldings 33 Arabian Hunter Pleasure – Limit Horse 68 Arabian Hunter Pleasure – Novice Horse 90 Arabian Hunter Pleasure – Open 98 Arabian Hunter Pleasure – Junior Horse 155 Arabian Hunter Pleasure Championship – Open To be eligible to show in 155, horse must have been entered, shown & judged in one of the classes listed above. First 4 place winners in classes 5, 17, 33, 68 & 90 must show back in or forfeit all prize money. ARABIAN HUNTER PLEASURE ATR/AOTR/AAOTR CLASSES 9 Arabian Hunter Pleasure - ATR 29 Arabian Hunter Pleasure – AOTS 53 Arabian Hunter Pleasure – AAOTR, 19 -39 41 Arabian Hunter Pleasure – AOTR 94 Arabian Hunter Pleasure – ATR, Select Rider 114 Arabian Hunter Pleasure – AAOTR, 40 & Over 162 Arabian Hunter Pleasure Championship - ATR To be eligible to show in class 162, horse must be entered, shown and judged in one of the classes listed above. First 4 place winners in classes 9, 29, 53, 41, 94, & 114 must show back or forfeit all prize money. ARABIAN HUNTER PLEASURE JTR CLASSES 80 Arabian Hunter Pleasure – JTR, 18 & Under 123 Arabian Hunter Pleasure – JOTR, 18 & Under 150 Arabian Hunter Pleasure Championship – JTR To be eligible to show in class 150, horse must be entered, shown and judged in one of the classes listed above. First 4 place winners in classes 80 & 123 must show back or forfeit all prize money.

HA/AA HUNTER PLEASURE CLASSES 8 HA/AA Hunter Pleasure – Limit Horse 25 HA/AA Hunter Pleasure - Geldings 35 HA/AA Hunter Pleasure – Novice Horse 76 HA/AA Hunter Pleasure – Mares & Stallions 111 HA/AA Hunter Pleasure – Junior Horse 103 HA/AA Hunter Pleasure – Open 167 HA/AA Hunter Pleasure Championship – Open To be eligible to show in class 167, horse must be entered, shown, and judged in one of the classes listed above. First 4 place winners in 8, 25, 35, 76 & 103 must show back or forfeit all prize money. HA/AA HUNTER PLEASURE ATR/AOTR CLASSES 14 HA/AA Hunter Pleasure – ATR 38 HA/AA Hunter Pleasure – ATR Select Rider 46 HA/AA Hunter Pleasure – AOTR 71 HA/AA Hunter Pleasure – AAOTR 139 HA/AA Hunter Pleasure – AOTS 160 HA/AA Hunter Pleasure Championship – ATR To be eligible to show in Class 160, horse must be entered, shown and judged in one of the classes listed above. First 4 place winners in classes 14, 38, 46, 71 & 139 must show back or forfeit all prize money. HA/AA HUNTER PLEASURE JTR CLASSES 89 HA/AA Hunter Pleasure JTR 144 HA/AA Hunter Pleasure – JOTR, 18 & Under 156 HA/AA Hunter Pleasure Championship – JTR To be eligible to show in Class 156, horse must be entered, shown and judged in one of the classes listed above. First 4 place winners in classes 89 & 144 must show back or forfeit all prize money.

COUNTRY ENGLISH PLEASURE (See USEF Subchapter AR-7) OPEN, NOVICE, LIMIT To be shown at a walk, normal trot, strong trot, canter and hand gallop. To be judged on attitude, manner, performance, quality and confirmation, in that order. ATR, JTR, AOTR, AOTS, AAOTR, JOTR, JUNIOR HORSE_ To be shown at a walk, normal trot and canter. To be judged on attitude, manners, performance, quality, conformation and suitability of horse to rider, in that order. It is imperative that the horse gives the distinct appearance of being a pleasure to ride. A quiet, responsive mouth is paramount. ARABIAN COUNTRY ENGLISH PLEASURE CLASSES 13 Arabian Country English Pleasure – Limit Horse 32 Arabian Country English Pleasure – Ladies & Gentleman 79 Arabian Country English Pleasure – Open 141 Arabian Country English Pleasure – Junior Horse 161 Arabian Country English Pleasure Open Championship To be eligible to show in class 161, horse must be entered, shown and judged in one of the classes listed above. First 4 place winners in classes 13, 32 & 79 must show back or forfeit all prize money ARABIAN COUNTRY ENGLISH PLEASURE ATR/AOTR CLASSES 18 Arabian Country English Pleasure – AOTR 36 Arabian Country English Pleasure – AOTS 47 Arabian Country English Pleasure – AAOTR 113 Arabian Country English Pleasure – ATR 158 Arabian Country English Pleasure Championship -- ATR To be eligible to show in class 158, horse must be entered, shown and judged in any of the classes listed above. The first 4 place winners in class 18, 36, 47 & 113 must show back or forfeit all prize money. ARABIAN COUNTRY ENGLISH PLEASURE JTR CLASSES 102 Arabian Country English Pleasure – JTR, 18 & Under 93 Arabian Country English Pleasure – JOTR, 18 & Under 154 Arabian Country English Pleasure Champ – JTR To be eligible to show in class 154, horse must be entered, shown and judged in class 102 & 93. First 4 place winners in classes must show back or forfeit all prize money.

HA/AA COUNTRY ENGLISH PLEASURE CLASSES 10 HA/AA Country English Pleasure – Limit Horse 49 HA/AA Country English Pleasure – Ladies & Gentleman 23 HA/AA Country English Pleasure – Junior Horse 119 HA/AA Country English Pleasure – Open 163 HA/AA Country English Pleasure Open Championship To be eligible to show in class 163, horse must be entered, shown and judged in one of the classes listed above. First 4 place winners in classes 10, 23, 49 & 119 must show back or forfeit all prize money. HA/AA COUNTRY ENGLISH PLEASURE ATR/AOTR CLASSES 15 HA/AA Country English Pleasure – ATR 28 HA/AA Country English Pleasure – ATR Select Rider 34 HA/AA Country English Pleasure -- AOTR 78 HA/AA Country English Pleasure -- AOTS 91 HA/AA Country English Pleasure – AAOTR 151 HA/AA Country English Pleasure Championship - ATR To be eligible to show in class 151, horse must be entered, shown and judged in one of the classes listed above. First 4 place winners in classes 15, 28, 34, 78 & 91 must show back or forfeit all prize money. HA/AA COUNTRY ENGLISH PLEASURE JTR CLASSES 97 HA/AA Country English Pleasure -- JTR, 18 & Under 148 HA/AA Country English Pleasure Championship JTR To be eligible to show in class 148, horse must be entered, shown and judged in class 97. First 4 Place winners in class 97 must show back or forfeit prize money.

ENGLISH PLEASURE (Refer to USEF Subchapter AR-6) OPEN, LIMIT To be shown at a walk, normal trot, strong trot, canter and hand gallop. To be judged on manners, performance, attitude, quality and conformation. JUNIOR HORSE To be shown at a walk, normal trot and canter. To be judged on quality, performance, attitude and manners. AOTR, AOTS, AAOTR, JTR To be shown at a walk, normal trot and canter. To be judged on manners, performance, attitude and quality and suitability of horse to rider and conformation. ENGLISH PLEASURE CLASSES 20 Arabian English Pleasure – Limit Horse 51 Arabian English Pleasure – Open 166 Arabian English Pleasure Championship -- Open To be eligible to show in class 166, horse must be entered, shown and judged in one of the classes listed above. First 4 place winners in classes 20 & 51 must show back or forfeit all prize money. ENGLISH PLEASURE JTR/ATR/AOTR CLASSES 26 Arabian English Pleasure – ATR 81 Arabian English Pleasure – JTR, 18 & Under 117 Arabian English Pleasure – AAOTR 145 Arabian English Pleasure – AOTR 149 Arabian English Pleasure Championship -- ATR To be eligible to show in class 149, horse must be entered, shown and judged in one of the classes listed above. First 4 place winners in classes 26, 81, 117 & 145 must show back or forfeit all prize money.

HA/AA ENGLISH PLEASURE CLASSES 6 HA/AA English Pleasure – Limit Horse 45 HA/AA English Pleasure – ATR 74 HA/AA English Pleasure – AAOTR 105 HA/AA English Pleasure – JTR 115 HA/AA English Pleasure – Open 169 HA/AA English Pleasure Open Championship To be eligible to show in class 169, horse must be entered, shown and judged in one of the classes listed above. First 4 place winners in classes 6, & 45, 74, 105 & 115 must show back or forfeit all prize money.

MOUNTED NATIVE COSTUME (Refer to USEF Subchapter AR-11) ATR, AOTR, JTR, OPEN –. To be shown at a walk, canter and hand gallop: extreme or reckless speed to be penalized. Horses shall stand quietly and back readily. To be judged 75% on performance and manners; 25% on appointments. 55 Arabian Mounted Native Costume - Open 124 Arabian Mounted Native Costume – ATR 168 Arabian Mounted Native Costume Championship – Open To be eligible to show in class 168, horse must be entered, shown and judged in class 55 or 124. First 4 place winners in 55 or 124 must show back or forfeit all prize money. 122 HA/AA Mounted Native Costume – Open

ENGLISH SHOW HACK (See USEF Subchapter AR-12) OPEN ATR, JTR, AOTR. To be shown at a walk, trot, canter and hand gallop; collected and extended and normal gaits to be called for; to stand quietly and back readily. No more than 12 horses to hand gallop at one time. To be judged on manners, performance, quality and conformation. 72 Arabian English Show Hack – ATR 39 Arabian English Show Hack – Open 4 HA/AA English Show Hack – Open

LADIES SIDE SADDLE (Refer to USEF Subchapter AR-10) To be shown both directions of the ring at a walk, jog trot or canter or lope. Horses should back readily if requested by the judge and stand quietly. To be judged 85% on manners, performance, suitability, quality and conformation; 15% on appropriate side saddle attire. Manners and suitability of purpose shall be emphasized. (Suitability refers to the horse being suitable as a sidesaddle mount) 44 Arabian Ladies Side Saddle – Open 30 HA/AA Ladies Side Saddle - Open

MISCELLANEOUS CLASSES

1 Arabian/HA/AA Western Warm-up – Open to all western riders. To be shown at a walk, jog, lope and hand gallop. This class will not be judged – No Ribbons

2 Arabian/HA/AA Hunter/English Warm-up – Open to all English riders. To be shown at a walk, trot, canter and hand gallop. This class will not be judged – No Ribbons 64 A/HA/AA Halter - HORSE FOR SALE 83 Hunt Seat/Saddleseat Horse FOR SALE 84 Western Pleasure Horse FOR SALE 50 Walk/Trot Pleasure 11 & Over – Open to Arabians and HA/AA. A person entered in this class must be a novice Rider in Class A Arabian Competition and may not enter any other performance class in this show, except Introductory Dressage. Eng, West or Hunt tack. Show attire optional, boots required 99 Walk/Trot Equitation 11 & Over 108 Lead Line Equitation- Riders 2 - 6 Years Old. 109 Stick Horse – 5 & Under

Open to Arab & Half-Arab Stick horses. A child entering in this class may not enter any other performance class in this show except Lead Line. Dress optional. Headers allowed. No entry fee. Ribbons to all.

125 Liberty Class –Open to A/AA/HA 3 years and over. Horse to be turned loose individually in ring and to be shown without tack or equipment (horse may wear halter). The horse will be given 2 minutes to perform and official time will begin when the horse is turned loose. Horse may not be turned loose until the entry gate has been fastened and announcer has given OK. No more than 2 handlers will be allowed in the ring with each horse. Each handler will be allowed one whip no longer than 6 ft including snapper. At no time will the handlers touch the horse. Handlers will be given 3 minutes to catch the horse and may have assistance to do so. A horse will be penalized if not caught within the 3 minute limit. This class is limited to 10 entries and will be judged on a 1- 10 point basis. Each handler is responsible for their own music. No post entry fee. 134 Arabian/HA/AA Halter 18 & Under - Exhibitors may show in English, Hunt or Western attire. Exhibitors shall follow

the directions of the judge and ringmaster

EQUITATION, WALK-TROT & SHOWMANSHIP Juniors Defined in USEF GR127 50 Walk/Trot Pleasure – 11 & Over 66 AHA Western Horsemanship Medal class 67 NSH Equitation JTR 100 Saddle Seat Equitation--18 & Under 70 Western Pleasure Walk/Trot 10 & Under 77 Hunter Pleasure, English Pleasure Walk/Trot 10 & Under 82 AHA Hunter Seat Not to Jump Medal Class 86 Western Equitation Walk/Trot 10 & Under 96 Hunt Seat/Saddle Seat Equitation Walk/Trot 10 & Under 107 AHA Reining Seat Medal class 110 AHA Saddle Seat Medal class 104 Hunter Seat Equitation, Not to Jump--18 & Under 120 UPHA Arabian/HA/AA Equitation 17 & Under 140 Western Seat Equitation--18 & Under 143 Western Horsemanship--18 & Under 135 Showmanship at Halter (Walk/Trot) – 10 & Under Refer to USEF Subchapter AR-24. Open to Arabians and Half Arabian/Anglo-Arabians 136 Showmanship at Halter – 11 – 18 Years of age Refer to USEF Subchapter AR-24. Open to Arabians and Half Arabian/Anglo-Arabians. Walk/Trot Classes Open to Arabians, Half-Arabians & Anglo Arabians. No stallions allowed. A child entered in these classes may not enter any other performance class in this show except Showmanship and/or Lead Line. English, Hunt or Western tack and attire. Refer to USEF Subchapter AR-3

OPTION / TBA CLASSES ABU tries to offer classes that meet the needs of our members and exhibitors. Choosing to hold the class requires a $40.00 sponsorship fee and a $18.00 entry fee. After the initial sponsorship is paid, additional entries will pay the standard $18.00 to enter. Post entry fees will NOT be charged for Option Classes. No Sweepstakes points may be earned from classes purchased from the options list. It is recommended that you request your class and time slot preference with your pre-entries since there is a limited number of Option Classes. Class numbers available are: 3, 12, 21, 22, 43, 65, 85, 108, 137, 146, 147, 170 and 171

Choose any class from the AHA Standard Class List, except from the following divisions listed below:

English Trail, Western Trail, Sport Horse, Carriage Pleasure Driving, Dressage, Poles, Hunter Hack, Working Hunter, Jumper, Working Cow Horse, or Reined Cow Horse. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

ABU Arabian Horse Club Officers

Officers: President: Kathy Root Vice-President: Karen Marnie Secretary: Denise Sanstrom Treasurer: Ron Harn

Immediate Past President: Bunny Horner Board of Directors:

Nancy Herlitz

Diane Harn Chris Sanstrom

Sue Huml-Kyle

Delegate Directors: Gail Wiot

Thank You for showing with us!!!

LOCATION OF SHOW

Directions to the Show

The Illinois State Fairgrounds are located at the corner of Peoria Road (Hwy 96) and

Sangamon Ave. in Springfield, IL and can be reached from Interstate 55 by taking the

Sangamon Ave. (Exit 100B) and going west on Sangamon Ave. until you reach the fairgrounds.

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FREE STALLS

For every 5 paid sponsorships (Yours or those that you solicit) Or For One Corporate Sponsorship, you will receive one

Free Stall at the ABU All Arabian Show!

Name ______________________________________________ Business/Farm _______________________________________ Address _____________________________________________ City _________________________ State ______ Zip _______ Telephone _______________________________

I would like to sponsor ______ Regular Class(es) at $30.00 each.

I would like to sponsor ______ Championship Class(es) at $40.00 each.

I would like to sponsor ______Corporate Sponsorship at $150.00 each. Your name and message will be announced once during each session of the show and you will receive a free stall.

Class Preference _______________________________________

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Sold by/Credit Free stall to ______________________________ Make check payable to ABU Arabian Horse Club and return form with Payment to: Ryan Chambers P.O. Box 508, Bonne Terre, MO 63628