SHOW CLASSES . . .

CLASSES TO BE OFFERED DURING THE 2010 CFTA SHOW SEASON

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CFTA HIGH POINT SYSTEM

CFTA offers annually several High-Point Awards. The purpose of these awards is to encourage participation at horse shows and to promote the Fox Trotting Horse Breed. In making these awards, it certifies that these animals and riders acquired the greatest number of points during a given year.

1. Classes in which awards will be offered will be determined by vote of the Board of Directors.

2. To be eligible for CFTA Year-End High Point Awards:

o A copy of the horse’s registration papers (front and back) must be on file with the CFTA Show Management and its owner/lessee, handler and rider must be a member in good standing of CFTA.

o All horses must be shown at least three times in the specific CFTA pointed class during the show season.

o In classes where the points follow the exhibitor (such as equitation, youth classes and novice amateur rider), the exhibitor must show at least three times in the specific CFTA pointed class during the show season.

o No points will be credited before a horse is recorded and it owner/lessee becomes a CFTA member.

o No points will be credited before current year’s dues are paid.

o A copy of any lease agreement must be filed with the CFTA Show Management. A horse may be leased during the year without affecting the horse’s score. The lessee will have all of the rights of a registered owner.

o If a person applies for membership on the day of a show, proof of their horse’s registration and application and payment of membership must be submitted to the entry booth before entering a class. A “grace” period will be given until the Board of Directors can vote upon their acceptance. If they are denied membership, awards and points shall be disallowed.

POINT CLASSES

Appendix A contains the list of classes offered for the current show season. All CFTA classes, unless otherwise noted are eligible for CFTA year-end points.

For 2010, CFTA will recognize the following Overall Year-End High Point Champions and Reserve Champions:

o Versatility Champion: To the MFT horse earning the most points during the show season in versatility classes: Model, Showmanship, Trail, In-Hand Trail, Western Pleasure, English Pleasure, Equitation, Fox Trot Pleasure (will lope), Country Pleasure, Barrel Racing and Pole Bending.

o Performance Champion: To the MFT horse earning the most points during the show season in performance classes, as well as Model, Equitation, English Pleasure, Country Pleasure and Fox Trot Pleasure (lope) – these 5 classes count towards either Performance or Versatility Overall High Point Awards.

o Youth Champion: Youth rider (17 and under) earning the most points during the show season.

The Board may modify, combine, delete or add other approved classes as needed.

POINT SYSTEM

1. CFTA uses the same point system as the MFTHBA Regional Point Competition. Points are awarded based on the total number of Horses in each class, with only the top five placing horses receiving points. In open breed classes, points awarded to Fox Trotters will reflect the position of placing by the judge, regardless of breed.

2. Results from the Judges' cards will determine the winners. Contestants may check their point standing at any time with the point secretary. Points will be published in the newsletter or show premium. Complete point records will be kept for one year.

3. Winners are those who score the highest number of points in their respective classes at CFTA regular point shows from March 1 through October 31.

VIOLATION OF SHOW RULES

1. The provisions of these rules shall apply at any meeting, show or other activity sponsored or recognized by the CFTA to any owner, exhibitor, agent, trainer, manager, rider, driver, show official, employee or member of the family of the foregoing.

2. Any of the foregoing persons are guilty of a violation if they violate any of the rules of the CFTA or MFTHBA.

o Act, incite, or permit any other person to act in a manner deemed improper, unethical, dishonest, unsportsmanlike, intemperate, or prejudicial to the best interest of the CFTA.

o Make actions or remarks during a show considered offensive and/or made with the intent to influence or cast aspersions on the judging.

o Commit physical assault upon a person or a horse.

o Fail to obey any penalty imposed by the CFTA.

o Exhibit any horse while in the care, training or custody of a suspended person.

o Ride, exhibit, coach or train for the benefit, credit, reputation or satisfaction of a suspended person.

3. If found guilty of any offense, the accused shall be subject to such penalties as the Board of Directors my set and in accordance with the procedures as set forth in the CFTA’s By-Laws.

4. An Exhibitor in violation of any rule duly noted by the Judge or Show Committee, and confirmed by a vote of the Board members present, will receive no points for that class, and the exhibitor will be so notified. A violation report form will be prepared for file.

MISCELLANEOUS

1. The Awards Presentation is normally in January of each year and is called the Association’s Annual Installation and Awards Dinner.

2. Announcement of High Point Awards: Upon receipt of the official notification of their winnings, individual owners may include this information in advertising. The CFTA publicity chairperson, however, will reserve any announcement or publication of High Point Winners until after official presentation at the Awards Dinner.

3. The above Rules may not be amended or changed in any way once the show season has begun, except for changes to the class schedule as noted in Appendix A. During the show season, recommendations may be made for consideration by the Board. Further change may then take place prior the first show of the following season.

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