rules 2011 - British Skewbald and Piebald Association

SECTION A – GUIDELINES, RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR
JUDGES AND SHOW SECRETARIES (continued)
27B. Wet weather clothing may only be worn in the ring with the Show Secretary’s and Judge’s
permission
27C. Riding Jackets must be worn at all times in the Ring, when mounted.
27D. All riders in horse/pony classes must be present for all elements of judging, final walkround and
award presentation, failure to do so will result in disqualification. (For Championships see page 21,
Rule 62).
28. Riders - Must compete in all phases including the in-hand section, unless the rider has obtained
a dispensation card prior to the event. Dispensation cards are available at no cost for those riders
with injury/disability, a medical certificate/letter must be provided. In RIHS classes the person elected
to perform the in-hand section must be a member of BSPA.
29. Exhibitors - are still under the judge’s jurisdiction until asked to leave the line after rosettes have
been presented.
30. Name of horse - Once registered with the BSPA all entries must conform to the registered name
only.
30B. No horse/pony name may be changed. All exhibits must be entered under the name that
appears on the Passport and the name that it has been registered under with BSPA. The JMB
Certificate must be in the same name as that on the horse/ponies Passport. The BSPA may refuse
to register/passport any horse/pony with a name they deem inappropriate
31. Prefix - All prefixes must be registered with the BSPA in order for these to be used in entries &
the National Show Catalogue.
32. Substitution National and Winter Championships - Only qualifying horses/ponies may enter
the National Championships unless for a demonstration or feature class. Any class not requiring this
pre-qualification will be so marked within the Championship Schedule. No substitution of
horses/ponies will be allowed once closing date expired.
32A. Substitution of rider/handler - The substitution of any rider/handler at a Qualifier/the National
Championships or the Royal International Horse Show: It is the responsibility of the owner(s) to
ensure that any substituted rider or handler is a member of the BSPA. Membership cards must be
carried. Failure to comply with this will result in either the loss of qualification or disqualification. In
these circumstances all prize-money will be forfeited.
33. Doping and Dope Tests - Warning to Members, Owners and Producers of Horses
Competing under the Association’s Show Regulations - In common with other similar bodies, the
Association takes a very serious view of doping, whether intentional or unintentional. Members,
owners and producers should be aware that many proprietary feeds and preparations contain
Prohibited Substances as do many foods such as chocolate. The presence in any form or quantity,
in a horse being shown, of a substance which could, by its nature, affect its performance, is forbidden.
The Association may cause tests to be carried out at any affiliated show on a random basis. The
specific rules with regard to doping and dope tests are set out below and any breach thereof
constitutes a breach of the General Rules.
The Association does not specify threshold levels for any Prohibited Substances but will have
regard to those published by the Jockey Club from time to time without being bound by them. Feeds
and preparations are available which are guaranteed to comply with Jockey Club doping rules.
Prohibited Substances can be absorbed through the skin and they are also contained in some
homeopathic and herbal remedies. It is the responsibility of the person having custody of a horse, to
ensure that nothing is fed, administered or applied to a horse that contains a Prohibited Substance.
Ignorance is not a adequate defence.
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