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PARKINGIn designated areas only, and NO PARKING IN FIRE LANES. Show management reserves theright to ask anyone to move their cars, trucks, trailers, vans, or any other vehicles etc. at any time.CONCESSIONSAvailable on grounds.REFUNDSPrior to arrival on the show grounds, entry fees minus 45 office fee shall be refunded if horse/rider is unable toparticipate. Stall fees shall not be refunded after closing date. After arrival, a Show Scratch refund for a horse’s entries,less the 45 fee may be granted with a signed vet certificate indicating the inability, and reason(s) thereof, for the horsenot being able to compete. Entry refunds resulting from the cancellation/rescheduling of classes due to extremeweather or an act of God, may be given only at the sole discretion of show management.(Returned checks /other non-negotiable payment 50 fee charged)LONGEING:Longeing is permitted in designated areas and NOT on grass. PLEASE, NO longeing in any areas DURING or AFTER tractorring work, unless in specified and/or designated area.RESPONSIBILITY: All owners and exhibitors shall be held responsible for any damage incurred by them, their agents,employees and animals to stalls, buildings and any other properties on the show grounds and will bebilled accordingly.FEED & BEDDING: Feed and bedding is available through the horse show office. For deliveries prior to arrival,please call (402) 689-0669. Exhibitors who bring their own shavings will be charged a 25.00/horse disposal fee.1st SHAVINGS, HAY ORDERS & STALL RESERVATIONS: Patrice Urban 402-689-0669 purbs1@aol.comPROFESSIONALS: Please understand and inform your customers that exhibitor’s numbers will NOT be issued bythe secretary until entry forms are correctly, and completely, filled out, and arrangements for payment are completed.(Returned checks /other non-negotiable payment 50 fee charged)ALL TRAINERS ARE REQUIRED TO LEAVE AN OPEN CHECK OR CC # IN THE HORSE SHOW OFFICE AT CHECK IN.TRAINER SPLITS: Mid States Horse Shows offers a service to trainers that allows the trainer to purchase shavings, feed, tackstalls, paddocks, golf carts etc. directly from the Horse Show and then split the total amount for some or allof these items and have it charged directly to their client’s horse show bill. Only dollar amounts will be split (not quantities).Trainer splits will be accepted until noon on Friday (no exceptions) of each show week.PARENTS:If not accompanying minor, please send Permission for Medical Treatment (responsibility for care) w/ trainer or responsibleadult.MEDICAL WASTE: Due to Federal Regulations, all medical waste must be separated. Receptacles are provided for disposal of hypodermic needles in aisle of barns. Failure to use them will result in a 100 Fine. Please do not mix with manure waste or trash cans.GOLF CARTSGolf carts may be available with reservation. The supply is limited. Please reserve one early on the Stabling Reservation Form. A lease agreement must be signed.USEF Rule GR1301.7. Minors who do not have a valid driver’s license which allows them to operate a motorized vehicle in the state in whichthey reside, will NOT be permitted to operate a motorized vehicle of any kind, including, but not limited to, golf carts, motorcycles, scooters orfarm utility vehicles, on the competition grounds of licensed competitions. Minors who have a valid temporary license may operate the abovedescribed vehicles, as long as they are accompanied by an adult with a valid driver’s license. The parent(s), legal guardian(s), or individual whosigns the entry blank as a parent or guardian of a minor operating a motorized vehicle in violation of this rule are solely responsible for anydamages, 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) orguardian(s), and/or trainer(s) from the competition grounds for the remainder of the competition and Charges being Filed against any of theseindividuals in accordance with Chapter 6. Wheelchairs and other mobility assistance equipment for people with disabilities are exempt fromthis rule.USEF Rule GR1301.8. The unsafe use of personal electronic transport devices, as determined by the competition officials and management intheir sole discretion, that do not require a driver’s license to operate, including but not limited to segways, hover boards, and single wheeledscooters is prohibited on competition grounds. Operating such devices in areas where people gather may be deemed “unsafe use” if there is arisk of harm to others. If the operator of the device is a minor, the parent/legal guardian or individual who signs the entry blank as a parent orguardian of a minor operating the device in violation of this rule is accountable and may be subject to penalties. Wheelchairs and other mobilityassistance devices for individuals with disabilities are exempt from this rule.Hospital with Emergency Care is 2.7 miles from the fairground:MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center 1000 4th ST SW, Mason City, IA 50401 641-428-7000Level 1 Trauma is 120 miles from the fairgrounds:Iowa Methodist Medical Center Des Moines, IA 515-241-62136

MEMBERSHIP, MEASUREMENT & AMATEUR CARDSAll participants (riders, drivers, handlers, owners, trainers, coaches, agents or lessees) must present to the competition secretary a current USEF/USHJA membershipcard or copy thereof, or he/she will be assessed a 45/USEF & 30/USHJA (or 75 if both USEF and USHJA) non refundable, show pass fee (non member fee). All Juniorand Pony Hunters must possess and present to the horse show office, a current USEF measurement card. All Amateur Owners and Adult Amateurs must present theirAmateur cards at the time of number pick up. To speed processing, please enclose photocopies of these cards with entries.MEASUREMENT: Measurement will Wednesday at 8:00AM on Thursday, at 12:00PM, in the INDOOR ARENA.HORSE REGISTRATION NUMBERSSee USEF Rules GR 1101,1102. All horses competing in Federation non-breed restricted licensed competitions with hunter, hunter breeding, jumper and hunter seatequitation classes must be properly identified and must obtain a Registration Number from the USHJA. Applications for Registration Numbers can be completed onlineat www.ushja.org or www.usef.org using the Horse Registration application form. HORSES MUST STILL BE RECORDED WITH THE USEF (EITHER LIFETIME OR ANNUAL) TO RECEIVE NATIONAL OR ZONE POINTS.MICRO CHIPPING: Beginning in the 2019 competition year, all horses competing in USEF-licensed and/or USHJA-sanctioned competitions with Hunter, Hunter Breeding, Jumper, and Hunter/Jumping Seat Equitation classes not restricted by breed will be required to be microchipped. USEF has provided education materials to competitors to learn more about microchipping and the rules (HU101, JP100, EQ103).At competitions, exhibitors may ask to turn in a USEF Microchip Reporting Form. Please let them know they can report the microchip number directly to USEF threeways:1. Online by signing into their My USEF My Way account and updating the horse’s record.2. Faxing to (859) 231-6662 or emailing to horseservices@usef.org the Microchip Reporting Form, which may be used to report chip numbers for multiple horses.3. Completing the microchip field on a USEF Horse Recording/ ID Application.The completion and submission of this form is the sole responsibility of the competitor. Competitions are not responsible for assisting with the forms. Our office willcheck the form to ensure accuracy and completeness once receivedSCHOOLINGSCHEDULE: Management will create and announce a schooling schedule for each day based upon weather and footing conditions. Whenever mounted, allriders MUST wear properly fastened protective headgear which meets or exceeds ASTM standards for equestrian use and carries the SEI tag. ALL HORSES & ALL NONSTAFF PEOPLE MUST LEAVE ANY AREA upon entrance of tractor for ring preparation, and no additional schooling in rings after tractor work preparation for show,nor longeing anywhere other than designated areas, after tractor work.Schooling Hours: On day prior to show: 10:30 AM – 6:00 PM. On shows days rings MAY possibly be open for schooling over jumps for 1 hour at the conclusion of theday’s classes and/or course build in that ring. Regardless of schooling status, All Arenas will close (if open) 45 minutes prior to show time in the mornings.Final Show Day: THERE WILL BE NO SCHOOLING IN ANY ARENAS.Some arenas may possibly be open for schooling during other designated hours (at management discretion).Schooling in Rings will be limited or closed at any time, at management discretion. especially due to weather conditions.STABLINGPlease add stabling information to the entry form and submit a Stabling Reservation Form.Stalls are permanent & temporary inside permanent barns. All stalls have doors. First bedding is not included in the stabling fee. No refunds unless stalls are canceledby closing date of each horse show. Barns will be open two days preceding the show at 1:30 PM. Barns will close the day after the show at 10:00 AM. No horse or ponymay be stabled overnight in a trailer or van on the show grounds. Be sure to add stabling information to entry form. Every horse will be charged a stall fee,unless specifically arranged with management.Main Barn (Lester): Permanent building with concrete aisles. Limestonebase in stalls. Permanent wood stalls.Annex Barn: Permanent building with dirt floors in stalls and aisles. Temporary metal stalls.Curran Barn: Permanent building with dirt floors in stalls and aisles.Temporary metal stalls.Junior Barn: Permanent covered structure with dirt floors in stalls andaisles. Temporary metals stalls.Small Animal Barn (North): Permanent building with dirt floors in stallsand aisles. Temporary metal stalls.7

ENTRIES Closing Dates: (2 Weeks prior to first show day) August 31st, 2022 11:59 pm CSTEntries and Stalls postmarked after the closing dates will be charged a late feeEntries must be filled out correctly with all blanks filled in, where applicable, the following must accompany the entry and are non-refundable after the closing date:Stabling Fee (discounted price not available after closing date)Office FeeMedic Fee/Schooling FeeMake checks payable to: MID STATES HORSE SHOWS ,LLCOpen checks will be written for the Stall fee, Office, Medic/Stabling FeePost entries will be accepted at management discretion and will be subject to Add FeesMAIL ENTRIES TO:MID STATES HORSE SHOWS, LLCP.O. Box 549Elkhorn, NE 68022PH: (402) 689-0669FAX: (402) 289-0643STALL RESERVATIONS & 1st SHAVINGS & HAY ORDERS Patrice Urban 402-689-0669 purbs1@aol.comADDS/SCRATCHES DURING SHOW Declare all classes by 5:00 PM the day before the classes are held.Add Fees of 5 per add sheet will be charged in adds are made on the day of the class.Scratches on the day of the class will not be charged if the scratch sheet is filled out and given to the Office and the gate. A 5 fee will be added is scratch sheet is not filled out.Any entry riding in a class, in which they did not enter properly, will be charged 15 rode without entering in addition to theclass fee.TRAINER SPLITSMid States Horse Shows, LLC, offers a service to trainers that allows the trainer to purchase shavings, feed, tack stalls, paddocks, golf carts etc. directly from the Horse Show and then split the total amount for some or all of these items and have itcharged directly to their client’s horse show bill. Only dollar amounts will be split (not quantities). Trainer splits will be accepted until noon on Friday (no exceptions) of each show week.FEE SCHEDULE(Returned checks /other non-negotiable payment 50 fee charged)Class FeePer individual class/sectionOffice/Facility Fee (Per Horse) 45.00Medic Fee/Schooling Fee 45.00Late Fee (Per Horse) 50.00USEF Fee: (Per Horse) Drug & Medications 15, USEF 8 23.00USHJA Fee: National Shows (Per Horse) 7.00USHJA Fee: If Outreach/Opportunity/Academy Only (Per Horse) 2.00USEF Show Pass Fee: (Non Member) Per Person 45.00USHJA Show Pass Fee: (Non Member) Per Person 30.00Horse/Tack Stall: – Discounted w/ early reservation, Full Show 185.00/ 200 (Lester Barn)After Closing Date, Horse/Tack Stall – Full Show: 200.00/ 215 (Lester Barn)Horse/Tack Stall: – 1 Day/Night 100.00/ 105 (Lester Barn)Horse/Tack Day Stall: (IF available) 50.00/ 55 (Lester Barn)Non-Stabled Horse, grounds/schooling fee, (if permitted by special arrangement): 75.00 per day ( 35 Baby Green J/H)Jumper Nomination Fee (If Applicable) 135.00 ( 150.00) After Closing Date)Camper Fee: 245.00 per weekCredit Card Charge: 3%ATTENTION TRAINERS/PROFESSIONALS ALL TRAINERS ARE REQUIRED TO LEAVE AN OPEN CHECK OR CC # IN THE HORSE SHOW OFFICE AT CHECK IN. Please understand and inform your customers that exhibitor’s numbers will NOT be issued by the secretary until entryforms are correctly, and completely, filled out, and arrangements for payment are completed.8

ATTIRE AND EQUIPMENTIt is compulsory for all persons at Federation licensed hunter, jumper or hunter/jumper competitions when mounted anywhere on the competition grounds, to wearproperly fastened protective headgear which meets or exceeds ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials)/SEI (Safety Equipment Institute) standards forequestrian use and carries the SEI tag. It must be properly fitted with harness secured. Exception: In Hunter or Jumper classes, adults may be allowed to remove theirheadgear while accepting prizes and during the playing of the National Anthem only; they must refasten their headgear prior to the lap of honor. It is compulsory forriders in Paso Fino classes, both open and breed restricted including Hunter Hack, where jumping is required and when jumping anywhere on the competitiongrounds to wear properly fastened protective headgear which meets or exceeds ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials)/SEI (Safety Equipment Institute)standards for equestrian use and carries the SEI tag. It must be properly fitted with harness secured. A Show Committee must bar riders without protective headgearfrom entering the ring for classes in which protective headgear is required and may bar any entry or person from entering the ring if not suitably presented to appear before an audience. See USEF GR801.ARENA DIMENSIONS, WIDTH x LENGTH AND FOOTINGMain Hunter Ring # 1135' x 275'All Weather FootingRing # 2125' x 225'All Weather FootingRing # 3125’ x 225’Mix of Sand and ClayJumper Ring210' x 330'All Weather FootingHunter Warm Up Ring 140' x 350'All Weather FootingJumper Warm Up Ring 140' x 140'All Weather FootingLONGEING DIMENSIONS, WIDTH x LENGTH AND FOOTINGIndoor Ring125’ x 225’Sand and Clay mixAlternate Ring60’ x 120’SandHunter 1 Extension50’ x 50’All weather footingTROPHIES - PRIZE MONEY - RIBBONSEight ribbons will be offered in every class, unless specified. Championships and reserve will be awarded according to GR 808.6 for hunter, the points method, JP110.2 is used for jumper and equitation divisions. Bonus point classes may be used to break Championship ties. JUMPER TIES FOR OTHER THAN FIRST PLACEWILL HAVE TIME BE THE DECIDING FACTOR. Amount of prize money awarded in the class is stated right after the class number in specifications of the section. Seeschedule below. Premium checks may be picked up at the secretary’s office when you are ready to leave and when your bill has been paid in full. However, management reserves the right to mail checks after the conclusion of the horse show. Premiums can be subtracted from payment due.NOMINATIONSAll horses showing in 1.15m and above Jumper Classes, will be charged a nominating fee of: 135.00, ( 150) If Paid After Closing Date). Once a horse is nominated, itbecomes entitled to compete in any jumper class for which it is eligible, upon payment of the showing fee for said class. (If competing ONLY in Blue Ribbon orWarm-up classes, Nomination Fee is NOT required.)PRIZE MONEY DISTRIBUTIONPremium 0 50 60 75 80 100 125 150 175 200 225 250 300 350 400 500 - J 500 - H 525 - H 750 - H1stR 20 25 30 30 35 45 50 60 65 70 80 90 100 120 150 150 160 2252nd 3rd4thRRR 15 10 5 20 10 5 20 15 10 25 15 10 25 20 20 35 25 20 40 30 20 40 30 25 50 35 30 55 40 35 60 45 40 65 55 50 80 65 60 90 75 65 110 80 60 110 75 65 120 80 65 165 115 1005thRRRRRRR 10 20 20 25 25 40 40 50 50 50 50 756thRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR 50 30 30 407thRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR 20 20 308thRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRAny placings after 8th place, if listed in class specifications shall receive a ribbon.Prize money may be applied to account at checkout and that additional prize money checks will be mailed no later than 30 days of the close of competition.9

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Zone 6 EQUITATION DIVISION SPECIFICATIONSAge Group Equitation:“Zone 6 specifications allow management to offer multiple heights for all age group eq classes as follows:11&U – 2’, 2’3” or 2’6”12-14 – 2’9”, 3’, or 3’3”15-17 – 3’, 3’3” or 3’6”Management can use discretion to determine which heights will be best suited for each show, or if multiple heightoptions will be available. These heights, and options, will be announced to exhibitors and posted in the horse showoffice. The default heights for each section are as follows:11&U – 2’6”12-14 – 3’15-17 – 3’6”Adult Equitation:“Zone 6 specifications allow management to offer multiple heights for all age group eq classes as follows:Adult Eq: 2’9”, 3’, or 3’3”Management can use discretion to determine which heights will be best suited for each show, or if multiple heightoptions will be available. These heights, and options, will be announced to exhibitors and posted in the horse show office.The default heights for this section is 3’.18

EQUITATION DIVISIONUSEF CHAPTER EQ*Some classes not offered in all shows per time restraints. Please check current schedule.OPEN JUNIOR EQUITATIONOpen to junior riders who have not reached their 18th birthday.Class1, *2, *3Equitation 11 & Under Over FencesClass4Equitation 11 & Under FlatClass5, 6, *7Equitation 12-14 Over FencesClass8Equitation 12-14 FlatClass9, 10, *11Equitation 15-17 Over FencesClass12Equitation 15-17 FlatClass Entry Fee: 35.00ADULT AMATEUR EQUITATION Fences not to exceed 3’3”Open to Adult Riders with Amateur certification. Tests 1-19 may be required.Class13, 14, *15Adult Amateur Equitation 18-35 Over FencesClass16Adult Amateur Equitation 18-35 FlatClass17, 18, *19Adult Amateur Equitation 36 & Over FencesClass20Adult Amateur Equitation 36 & FlatClass Entry Fee: 35.00PONY EQUITATIONOpen to junior riders on ponies. Fences 2’3” for Small Ponies, 2’6” for Medium Ponies and 3’ for Large Ponies.Class36, *37Pony Equitation Over FencesClass38Pony Equitation FlatClass Entry Fee: 35.00SHORT STIRRUP EQUITATION Not to exceed 2’3”, no combinations or oxersClass Entry Fee: 35.00Open to junior riders who have not reached their 12th birthday and have not won six First place ribbons over fences 2’6”. A rider who is eligible as of December 1, shall retain his/her eligibility throughout the year regardless of ribbons won. No rider may cross enter, at the same show, between the Short Stirruphunter/equitation and the Long Stirrup hunter/equitation sections or between short stirrup hunter/equitation and any class requiring the entry to jump 3’or higher. Open to horses and ponies. Manners emphasized and extreme speed penalized. Combinations and oxers prohibited. In Flat Classes, no more than8 entries to canter at one time, and no hand gallop. *Some classes not offered in all shows per time restraints. Please chec

and ombined Driving ompetitions upon payment of a 45 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 (exception: Friesian performance FR218) and academy classes (academy classes