NBHA FL06 Rules (In addition to the National NBHA rulebook)

1. Draw Number Procedure- You may only draw your number when it is your turn in front of the show staff. You may only pull one number out of the bag. As long as you have at least 2 tractor drags between your numbers, you must keep the number you draw. This means, if you decide to draw all your numbers out of the early bag, and you draw #15 & 21, you better have two saddle, or else don’t take that chance and draw out of the next bag. You may NOT choose which horse gets a certain position in the drags, but you may put your cards in the order of who you want to run first, second, third, etc, before drawing your numbers. Then draw your numbers and we will assign them to your cards in that order. After we have drawn all the numbers thru 150, the late entries will not be assigned numbers until the open starts. If we do not get 150 entries, the show staff will decide if we need to move everyone up, or skip over them if just a few. IT IS THE RIDER’S RESPONSIBILITY to know their number and which horse they are supposed to be on! There will be no exceptions. You will be disqualified if you run out of turn or run the wrong horse. For those of you entering multiple horses, I suggest you sign up by 9AM if you want to get a good split. IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO CHANCE BEING MOVED UP TO FILL IN SPACES, PICK OUT OF THE EARLIEST BAG AVAILABLE!

2. Youth Draw Procedure – The show staff will assign youth draw numbers. At sign up you will be offered the chance to notify us as to the order you want to run your horses. We will give you the best split possible based on the total number of youth entries. There is no preference given to 1^st, or last in the entire class or the drag. It is a totally random draw and once the numbers are assigned, they will not be changed.

3. Two minute gate call – It is your responsibility to know what number you are and what number we are on and be ready when it is your turn. Anyone having difficulty getting into the arena should ask for assistance. You must cross the timer line within two minutes or be disqualified. If at any time the show staff sees that your horse is uncontrollable or has the possibility of endangering you or others, you will be disqualified. If you are disqualified you will not get a refund.

4. All horses must be under control when entering and leaving the arena. Do not start running before you get into the arena. If you have trouble stopping your horse when leaving the arena, please ask for the gate to be shut behind you. Do NOT run out into the crowds, vehicles and trailers! This is a danger not only to you, but everyone else that may step into your path.

5. Dress Code - No spaghetti strap tops and no tank tops with less than 2” wide shoulders (including youth). We don’t want any wardrobe malfunctions. Boots & jeans are required.

6. Unsportsmanlike conduct will NOT be tolerated by anyone! Including but not limited to foul language, fighting, etc.

7. Horse abuse will not be tolerated. Do not hit or slap your horse from the shoulders forward. Don’t loose your temper and snatch, jerk, whip on your horse in the arena or on the grounds.

8. Do NOT circle the barrel more than once. If you hit a barrel, or have a broken pattern, please exit the arena. It is not fair to the next rider.

9. Exhibition – We will start exhibition at 10AM so everyone has plenty of time to exhibition. But in an effort to start the Open on time, we will have a gate attendant direction exhibition and we will have more than one horse in the arena at one time. If you want a more leisurely exhibition, and time to school your horse, you should get to the arena early. Once there is a line, we will keep pushing to get them all done.

10. NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES OF ANY KIND ON ARENA GROUNDS.

11. Safety Issues – Please keep the path to the alleyway clear at all times. Do not stand in or walk across the alleyway during the show. If you are schooling your horse during a drag, please be out of the way by the time the tractors shut off. Please watch for horses entering and leaving the arena, and give them a clear path (they have the right of way!) Parents – please watch your and make sure they understand the dangers of being around the alleyway.