Current members of IHPBEA have no entry fees, current membership list provided by the IHPBEA Secretary. Non- members can join IHPBEA by completing a membership form and provide membership dues to the Horse Show/ competition office.

Appointments;

1.) Entries to be led in the ring and shown in bridle or halter without quarter boots, blinkers, blindforlds or other appliances. PROHIBITED: curb bits and tail sets on weanlings and yearlings.

2.) Any entry with prohibited equipment must be disqualified and shall forfeit all entry fees and winnings at that competition.

Attendants;

1.) Only two people per animal are permitted in the ring. Handlers and attendants must be appropriately dressed in clean and well- fitted clothes.

2.) Each may carry or use a whip not exceeding 6’ including lash, the lash shall not have been altered in any way except no more than two ribbon streamers attached that are eight inches or less in length. It must be a standard whip of suitable style.

Judging Procedures;

1.) Conformation and finish count 50% of the total score. Defects must be penalized. Condition, grooming and fitting of the horse 40%. Appearance and grooming of exhibitor 10%. All entries should be judged according to the standards for the walk and trot. Undesirable traits should be penalized.

2.) All entries should enter the ring, one at a time, showing at the trot.

3.) Entries are to be judged individually standing and at a walk and trot on the lead.

4.) Horses should stand squarely on all four feet with the front legs perpendicular to the ground. Rear legs may be placed slightly back, but the handler may be asked to more hind legs under the animal for inspection.

5.) If the judge elects to have a second workout, all horses chosen for the workout should perform at a walk and trot on the lead.