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Thank you for visiting the official web site of SSHBEA! copyright SSHBEA | Everyone who owns or exhibits Spotted Saddle Horses has an obligation to abide by the rules of the association. Without knowing the rules, that can be a difficult task. Printed copies of the 2007 Rule Book are available for $5.00 per book, plus $5.00 for shipping and handling. If interested, contact the SSHBEA office!
Available Online
NOTE: As of June 19, 2007, no amendments have been implemented for the above Operating Plan
ADDENDUMS UPDATED 04/17/2010
Rule Correction - should read: Page 23 8.
Rules for affiliated shows/sales
and sanctioned shows 8.7
A show or sale agreeing to
affiliate or sanction also agrees to pay $2 per entry to the SSHBEA.
Rule Correction – should read: Page 49 16.
Divisions and Classes 16.2B
Lite Shod – limited to a maximum shoe size not to exceed 1” wide and ½
“ thick, with the exception of the caulk, which must be no thicker than
1” and the turn back shall not exceed 1”. Rule Correction – should read: Page 68
21.3 Lite Shod Classes Lite
shod entries are limited to a maximum shoe size not to exceed 1” wide and ½
“ thick, with the exception of the caulk, which must be not thicker than
1” and the turn back shall not exceed 1”.
Rule addition – Page 93 29.
Rules for Measurements 29.5
Trail Pleasure Division: D.
Tungsten shoes
will be illegal (banned) on Trail Pleasure, Traditional Trail Pleasure or
Country Trail Pleasure Horses. There will be no welded caulks on shoes worn by a
Trail Pleasure, Traditional Trail Pleasure or Country Trail Pleasure Horse. The
shoes for these divisions cannot be made from any material heavier than
conventional steel. Rule Addition – 12.18
Lubricants shall be limited to the posterior pastern area only
on Trail Pleasure, Traditional Trail Pleasure and Country Trail Pleasure
Horses. This shall be added to Rule 19.5 Page 56. as section 19.5B.
On page 166 of the index, under lubricants add, 56 following 36. Rule
Correction – page. 47 15.8 Prohibited in all classes – change
to read: 15.8 H.
Bits over ten inches in length (Exception – Trail Pleasure – bits with more than 8 ½ inches –
refer to page 56 rule 19.5) Rule
addition – 19 Rules for Trail Pleasure, Traditional
Trail Pleasure and Country Trail Pleasure 19.5 C – Paint and/or metal shall not be allowed on the bottom of the
foot. 19.6B – An exaggerated gait, ie. Breaking to the bottom of the knee or
above, excessive reaching and/or pointing in front.
Twisting, squatting wringing of the hocks, crampy or gimmicky way of
going must be excused. Rule
Addition 2.3A and 2.17A An
exhibitor may elect to become a professional halter trainer (weanlings,
yearlings, and model horses) provided the following qualifications are met.
A professional halter license is acquired. A professional halter handler
can maintain amateur status in performance classes only as long as horse is
owned solely by said amateur. No joint ownership is allowed. An
amateur with a professional halter license can not show in amateur owned and
trained classes in performance and halter classes. Also, professional
halter handlers can not show in amateur halter classes. Amateur
performance exhibitors may show in amateur performance classes. 21.4 Leadline Classes
A.
Limited to children 6 years of age and under.
B. Entry must be lead by a
person 18 Years of age and older.
C. Safety of child is utmost
importance.
D. Horse should be well
groomed.
E. Tack should be neat,
clean, and properly adjusted.
F. Childs feet must be in
stirrups.
G. Child must hold reins in
hands and should exhibit good posture.
H. Matching attire (should be
placed higher than unmatched attire) and should
be neat and clean.
I. Horse and handler should
be well mannered – (no crowding, deliberate blocking, cutting in front of
other exhibitors, etc.)
J. Horse should lead readily
and in control (neither horse nor handler should appear to being dragged around
ring).
K. Horse should stand quietly
parked.
L. In line up – handler
should stand quietly (no blowing, waving, etc.).
M. Horse, rider, and handler
should exhibit total unity; therefore, a total
package approach should be used when judging. Rule
Additon – Chapter
19 – Rules for Trail Pleasure,
Traditional Trail Pleasure, and Country Trail Pleasure 19.6E
Two & Three Year Old Horses using a snaffle bit in the Trail Divisions can
be ridden with two hands. Sport Horse Rule Changes
fingers
besides the index finger between the
reins. (Exception: 2, 3 & 4 year old |
