paintedhorizon
01-16-2008, 10:19 PM
Okay guys, pay CLOSE attention.
Please, everyone, reread the rules carefully and give it your “blessing”. This will be the final draft and once I give Gwen the ok no more changes will be made. Thank you for getting this done.
It is going to be my recommendation that these rules stay “as is” for a few years so people won’t be confused. Of course, as the number or participants increase and the class numbers change, I would have to do some “housekeeping” but that is easy.
Would you guys like to adopt these as “gospel” for a while?
2008 PFHA
LARGO RACE RULES!!
The Largo Race shall be offered at the National Show as entertainment. There is no eligibility requirement for the race and no show points will be awarded.
If there are no more than 4 (four) entries, then the heat races will be eliminated and there will only be the final Largo Race. If the total number of entries is less than 4 then no largo race will be held. The 18 entries are on a first come, first serve basis. Once the first 18 entries are received, a waiting list shall be established in the show office. If there is a scratch in the initial heats, the next available entry will be inserted into the scratched slot. It is exhibitor’s responsibility to be available should a slot open up. If an entry is not ready to go at heat time, the heat shall be run at the established time with the eligible entries which are present and ready to race.
Largo Race Rules shall be as follows:
(1) Each participant shall be introduced by exhibitor name and horse name during heats and the final class. Prize money shall be awarded to the top 6 qualifiers for the Final Race in the order of their finish*.
(2) Appointments (tack and attire) shall be the same as in the Paso Pleasure class.
(3) All horse entrants must be registered PFHA horses. All contestants must be pre-entered in accordance with the Grand National Show Prize List which states by September ___, 2008.
(4) Heats will be held on Thursday, September ___, 2008 immediately following Class #___. There will be 3 (three) heats with a total of 6 (six) participants per heat. The first and second place winners of each heat will continue on to race in the final heat on Saturday, leaving a total of 6 (six) competitors on Saturday. Heats will be adjusted as necessary.
(5) It is the responsibility of all riders to be at the warm-up arena at the conclusion of Class #___ to receive heat designations, and specific rule announcements. Failure to appear on time may result in disqualification from the heat(s).
(6) The race shall be conducted at a "largo" four beat gait, without any break of gait. Horses breaking gait will be held for five seconds either at the inside of the ring or outside of the ring, whichever they are closer to.
(7) At a minimum, one judge shall monitor all horses in their section of the arena, if four judges, each judge will monitor one side of the arena. Each rider will wear a number, an arm band, or some other easily identifiable item. Specific method will be briefed to all heats immediately after Class#___.
(8) When a judge determines a horse has broken gait, the exhibitor will be identified either through an announcement system, whistle or other appropriate means. Specific method will be briefed to all heats immediately after Class # ___.
(9) No horse shall cut in front of another so as to cause the other to break gait or create a hazardous situation. If one horse breaks this rule more than twice, this horse will be eliminated from the race.
(10) No horse shall cut across the arena or the inside track formed or marked for the race. If any horse does cut across the arena or the inside track, they will be held for five seconds at the spot they cut across.
(11) The distance to be run shall be the equivalent of 1 mile (8 laps of the Perry, GA arena).
(12) A rotating trophy donated by the Sunshine Paso Fino Horse Association will have the winners name engraved on said trophy which is displayed at the PFHA National office. The winner will receive a National Champion Show trophy and National Champion ribbon.
(13) The total amount due from each entry is $200 with the breakdown as follows:
a. $100 for prize money (100% pay back)
b. $100 to cover stall
c. Initial bedding for the horse. Any additional bedding can be purchased at the show office for the same rate as other exhibitors on the grounds.
(15) Horses already entered in the National show and with all entry fees paid, including the $200 stall fee, will only be required to pay the $100 entry fee.
(16) The 100% payback system is as follows:
• First place: 50% and a plaque or trophy
• Second Place : 30%
• Third Place: 15%
• Fourth Place: 5%
*In the event that a qualifier is unable to compete in the final race, prize money will be awarded as stated above for the remaining competitors. Any unpaid prize money will be retained by the show.
Please, everyone, reread the rules carefully and give it your “blessing”. This will be the final draft and once I give Gwen the ok no more changes will be made. Thank you for getting this done.
It is going to be my recommendation that these rules stay “as is” for a few years so people won’t be confused. Of course, as the number or participants increase and the class numbers change, I would have to do some “housekeeping” but that is easy.
Would you guys like to adopt these as “gospel” for a while?
2008 PFHA
LARGO RACE RULES!!
The Largo Race shall be offered at the National Show as entertainment. There is no eligibility requirement for the race and no show points will be awarded.
If there are no more than 4 (four) entries, then the heat races will be eliminated and there will only be the final Largo Race. If the total number of entries is less than 4 then no largo race will be held. The 18 entries are on a first come, first serve basis. Once the first 18 entries are received, a waiting list shall be established in the show office. If there is a scratch in the initial heats, the next available entry will be inserted into the scratched slot. It is exhibitor’s responsibility to be available should a slot open up. If an entry is not ready to go at heat time, the heat shall be run at the established time with the eligible entries which are present and ready to race.
Largo Race Rules shall be as follows:
(1) Each participant shall be introduced by exhibitor name and horse name during heats and the final class. Prize money shall be awarded to the top 6 qualifiers for the Final Race in the order of their finish*.
(2) Appointments (tack and attire) shall be the same as in the Paso Pleasure class.
(3) All horse entrants must be registered PFHA horses. All contestants must be pre-entered in accordance with the Grand National Show Prize List which states by September ___, 2008.
(4) Heats will be held on Thursday, September ___, 2008 immediately following Class #___. There will be 3 (three) heats with a total of 6 (six) participants per heat. The first and second place winners of each heat will continue on to race in the final heat on Saturday, leaving a total of 6 (six) competitors on Saturday. Heats will be adjusted as necessary.
(5) It is the responsibility of all riders to be at the warm-up arena at the conclusion of Class #___ to receive heat designations, and specific rule announcements. Failure to appear on time may result in disqualification from the heat(s).
(6) The race shall be conducted at a "largo" four beat gait, without any break of gait. Horses breaking gait will be held for five seconds either at the inside of the ring or outside of the ring, whichever they are closer to.
(7) At a minimum, one judge shall monitor all horses in their section of the arena, if four judges, each judge will monitor one side of the arena. Each rider will wear a number, an arm band, or some other easily identifiable item. Specific method will be briefed to all heats immediately after Class#___.
(8) When a judge determines a horse has broken gait, the exhibitor will be identified either through an announcement system, whistle or other appropriate means. Specific method will be briefed to all heats immediately after Class # ___.
(9) No horse shall cut in front of another so as to cause the other to break gait or create a hazardous situation. If one horse breaks this rule more than twice, this horse will be eliminated from the race.
(10) No horse shall cut across the arena or the inside track formed or marked for the race. If any horse does cut across the arena or the inside track, they will be held for five seconds at the spot they cut across.
(11) The distance to be run shall be the equivalent of 1 mile (8 laps of the Perry, GA arena).
(12) A rotating trophy donated by the Sunshine Paso Fino Horse Association will have the winners name engraved on said trophy which is displayed at the PFHA National office. The winner will receive a National Champion Show trophy and National Champion ribbon.
(13) The total amount due from each entry is $200 with the breakdown as follows:
a. $100 for prize money (100% pay back)
b. $100 to cover stall
c. Initial bedding for the horse. Any additional bedding can be purchased at the show office for the same rate as other exhibitors on the grounds.
(15) Horses already entered in the National show and with all entry fees paid, including the $200 stall fee, will only be required to pay the $100 entry fee.
(16) The 100% payback system is as follows:
• First place: 50% and a plaque or trophy
• Second Place : 30%
• Third Place: 15%
• Fourth Place: 5%
*In the event that a qualifier is unable to compete in the final race, prize money will be awarded as stated above for the remaining competitors. Any unpaid prize money will be retained by the show.