Mid-America Horse Show AssociationCheryl Rangel, Show Secretary1101 Peace DriveWheeling, IL 60090

ManeMid-America

Horse ShowOctober 24-27, 2013

11th Annual

Event

All Stabling in Enclosed BarnsConvenient to Coliseum

3 Warm-Up Rings Next to In-Gate (2 Indoor Plus Huge Covered Arena)

All Available 24/7

Entries close October 7th

ManeMid-America

Horse ShowOctober 24-27, 2013

11th Annual

Event

Illinois StateFairgrounds

ColiseumSpringfield

Join Us at theCountry’s Best Facilities!

Host to “Good Hands”,Pleasure Olympics andAHHS Youth Medallion

Finals

Produced by Mid-America Horse Show Association

ILLINOIS STATE FAIRGROUNDS COLISEUMSpringfield, IL

JUDGES: Kim Cowart, Marilyn Macfarlane, Bill Waller

ENTRIES CLOSE OCTOBER 7thPOST ENTRIES: A post entry fee of $30 per horse/pony will be charged on all entriesreceived after entry closing date. NO EXCEPTIONS.SHOW MANAGEMENTShow management reserves the right to change officials at any time and to refuse entriesof any exhibitor not in good standing with Mid-America Horse Show Association.ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIPSUS Equestrian Federation (USEF)Mid-America Horse Show Association Illinois American Saddlebred Pleasure Horse AssociationAmerican Saddlebred Association of WisconsinIllinois Horse & Pony Breeders & Exhibitors Association Iowa Horse Shows AssociationIndiana American Saddlebred Horse AssociationMissouri Horse Shows Association Every class offered herein which is covered by the rules and specifications of the currentUSEF rule book will be conducted and judged in accordance therewith.FEES: Entries, Stalls, Box Seats• Equitation Classes – $35• Good Hands Finals – $100• Pleasure Equitation Olympics Finals – $100 ($75 for IASPHA Members)• AHHS Youth Medallion Finals – $50• Regular Classes – $35• Stakes and Championships – $50 • $500 “Jackpot” Five Gaited Stake – $100• UPHA Classics – $100• Stalls (with doors) – $125 (does not include first bedding). NO REFUNDS after entry closing

• Ringside Box (six seats only) – $100RETURNED CHECKSThere will be $25 charge for any returned checks.OFFICIALSManager: Joy Meierhans, Elburn, IL, 630/557-2575 (days only), JM@TheMeierhans.comShow Secretary: Cheryl Rangel, 1101 Peace Dr., Wheeling, IL 60090PH: 847/537-4743 (days only); Fax: 847/537-4758 (days only); Email: TracesCT@aol.comSteward: Josie ForbesVeterinarian: Posted at Horse Show Office

Show Office: 217-524-3196 Feed Barn: 217-523-5400Show Fax: 217-785-2681 or email EvansFeed@gmail.com

ManeMid-America

Horse ShowOctober 24-27, 2013

11th Annual

Event

ABOUT MID-AMERICA

Mane Event is produced by Mid-America Horse Show Association,

a non-profit Illinois corporation founded in 1939. Mid-America is

one of the largest charter clubs of the American Saddlebred Horse

Association with close to 400 members who own and compete

with Saddlebreds, Road Horses and Hackney Ponies.

The organization produces three shows a year and oversees a

regional circuit of 25 affiliated A and B rated shows (in Illinois and

surrounding states) where members earn points toward year-end

awards.

OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHERShiflet Photography is Official Photographer of the

Mid-America Mane Event Horse Show. As such, it has exclusive rights to the sale of photographs taken of

competitions and any other activities held in the Coliseumshow ring. Doug Shiflet will be shooting from the floor of the

show ring and an associate will be shooting authorized“over the rail” photos from the seats.

MANE EVENT HOSPITALITY:

• Tuesday Pizza Welcome – hot pizzas and cold pop delivered to your stalls

during move-in

• Wednesday Goody Bag – filled with necessities and surprises to each barn

• Friday Night Get Together – music, games, chili, hot dogs, hot chocolate

and fun with your horse show friends and family after the show

• Saturday Brunch – honors “Good Hands”, Pleasure Olympics and

AHHS Youth Medallion Finals riders and drivers

• Saturday Night Exhibitors Party – considered by many to be the “best party

on the circuit,” there’s great gourmet fare at multiple food stations (the Lobster Bisque is not-to-be-missed!) with no long waiting lines and great

camaraderie.

To sponsor a catered food station (full station $550, shared

station $275) Saturday night, contact Deborah Jahn at 773/218-7300.

Or simply check sponsorship of choice on the entry blank.

USEF Competition Name: Mid-America Mane Event Horse ShowUSEF #: 4193

Competition Division(s) and Rating(s):ALL DIVISIONS “N” RATED

RULES AND REGULATIONS

HORSE SHOW OFFICE HOURS – The horse show office will close one hour before eachperformance. Entries for classes within a performance should be made prior to thatclosing. Check posted hours for additional closings.

EXPRESS CHECK-IN: Tuesday 10am-5pm and Wednesday 9am-noon for exhibitors whoseentries are complete. Incomplete entries will not be processed during Express Check-In.

$25 CHARGE FOR INCOMPLETE ENTRIES: Entries not containing all necessary documents to verify eligibility for horse/rider/owner/trainer/handler will be consideredincomplete. Copies of registration papers showing proof of current ownership or lease,copies of current USEF, ASHA and AHHA membership cards must accompany entryblanks, which must include the REQUIRED three signatures and complete addresses forowners and trainers.

OPEN CHECK: To facilitate office procedures, all exhibitors/trainers will be required toleave a blank signed check in the show office before numbers will be released.

FAILURE TO ENTER/SCRATCH: A $25 fine will be charged to any exhibitor who fails toenter or fails to scratch an entry at least one hour prior to the start of the performance inwhich the entry would compete.

ALL STABLING IN ENCLOSED BARNS: Stalls will be available Tuesday. Earlier stabling isan additional $10/day/stall. Unless a horse is entered, it may not occupy a stall until allcompetition horses are accommodated.

MID-AMERICA MEMBERSHIP: All exhibitors (defined as owners, riders and trainers inperformance classes; riders and instructors in equitation classes) must be current mem-bers of Mid-America Horse Show Association. Pro-rated membership is $15 and includesa custom-designed collector lapel pin (while supplies last). Membership applications willbe available in the show office.

US EQUESTRIAN FEDERATION MEMBERSHIP STATEMENTLife, senior active and junior active members shall be eligible to participate in allclasses at Regular Competitions, Eventing Competitions at the Preliminary Level orabove and Combined Driving Competitions at the Advanced Level, Dressage, Reiningand Vaulting Competitions and Endurance Rides. A nonmember may participate as ahandler, rider, driver, owner, lessee, agent, coach or trainer at Regular Competitions,Eventing Competitions, Dressage Competitions, Reining Competitions and CombinedDriving Competitions upon payment of a $30 nonmember registration fee. Participantsin 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 and academy classes (academy classes are classes limited to horses used regularly in alesson program); 6) USDF introductory level tests, pas de deux and quadrille classes; 7) NRHA Endorsed Reining Competitions. 8) Opportunity classes, 9) citizens of othernations who have proof, in English, of current membership in good standing of their own National Federation, 10) USEA beginner novice division; and 11) assistant handlers in Dressage Sport Horse Breeding classes. Whether member or non-member,all amateurs must possess an Amateur Card issued by USEF. Back numbers will not bereleased until entry blank has all signatures and all required credentials have been verifiedby horse show office.

OUT-OF-STATE HORSES: Horses coming into Illinois must have a Health Certificate andEntry Permit Number. Permit numbers are free, available 24/7 and good for 30 days, butmust be obtained by your veterinarian from the Illinois Department of Agriculture at217/782-4944. Or online at www.agr.state.il.us/AnimalHW/equinereg.html

UPHA CLASSICS: Open to any horse nominated and kept eligible with UPHA. Money will be added to entry fees collected and dispersed to winners in each Classic.

“JACKPOT” FIVE GAITED STAKE: Open to all; no qualification required. Purse of $500plus 75% of entry fees. Prize Money Distribution: $150/$125/$100/$75/$50.

STAKE/CHAMPIONSHIP ELIGIBILITY: Horse or pony be entered, shown and judged in aclass with the same specs in the same division.

MID-AMERICA CLASS ELIGIBILITY: To qualify to show in any of the four Mid-America classes, owners and riders must be current Mid-America Horse Show Association mem-bers and horses must have competed in the same class (either qualifying or champi-onship) at either this year’s Mid-America Spring Show or Mid-America Signature Show.

ALL DOGS MUST BE LEASHED

COLISEUM ARENA is 116' x 240'; footing is sand and sawdust on clay.Covered Warm-up Arena is 250' x 200'; footing is sand on clay.

HOLD HARMLESS STATEMENT: Any and all entries in this horse show shall be conditioned upon the following terms and conditions: The Mid-America Mane Event Horse Show, Mid-America Horse Show Association, Illinois Dept. of Agriculture, showmanagement, and sponsors will be in no case responsible for any loss, damage or injurythat may occur, and it shall be a condition of entry that each exhibitor shall hold themblameless for any loss or injury which may occur by fire, theft or otherwise.

DISPLAY SPACE – Call for details about display space.

HOTELS – RESERVE NOW BEFORE ROOM BLOCKS EXPIRE! (See inside back cover)

ADULT & JUNIOR JUDGING CONTESTS – Contact the Horse Show Office for details.

GOLF CART RENTALS: Golf carts are available for rent at $50 per day from the IllinoisDepartment of Agriculture, but must be reserved in advance. Personal golf carts requirea fairgrounds permit ($10 per event). To rent a cart or get a permit for a personal cart,contact Pam Harmon at 217/782-1689 or email: pamela.harmon@illinois.gov

MINOR MUST HAVE DRIVER’S LICENSE: Minors who do not have a valid driver’s licensewhich allows them to operate a motorized vehicle in the state in which they reside will notbe permitted to operate a motorized vehicle of any kind including, but not limited to, golfcarts, motorcycles, scooters, or farm utility vehicles on the competition grounds oflicensed competitions. Minors who have a valid temporary license may operate the abovedescribed motorized vehicles as long as they are accompanied by an adult with a valid driver’s license. The parent(s), legal guardian(s), or individual who signs theentry blank as a parent or guardian of a minor operating a motorized vehicle in viola-tion of this rule are solely responsible for any damages, claims, losses or actionsresulting from that operation. Violations of this rule will be cause for sanctions againstthe parent(s), guardian(s) and/or trainer(s) who are responsible for the child committingthe offense. Penalties may include exclusion of the child, parent(s), guardian(s), and/or trainer(s) from the competition grounds for the remainder of the competition and chargesbeing filed against any of the above individuals in accordance with Chapter 6. Wheelchairsand other mobility assistance devices for individuals with disabilities are exempt from this rule.

CAMPER PARKING: The Fairgrounds has a designated area for camper and motor homeparking that includes complete hook-ups. Fee is $25 per day and will be collected byFairgrounds security at the camper parking site. (No camper parking is allowed anywhereelse on the Fairgrounds.)

DIRECTIONS TO FAIRGROUNDS: The Fairgrounds is on the north side of Springfield. ExitI-55 at Sangamon Avenue West exit. Continue on Sangamon, which runs along the southside of the Fairgrounds.

Cover portrait by George Ford Morris: FIVE GAITERS (Paris Charcoal)

44 Limit (Fri. Aft.)81 Stake (Sat. Aft.)72 Amateur (Fri. Eve.)119 Amateur Stake (Sun.)

Show Pleasure Section11 Three Gaited, Junior Horse (Thurs. Aft.)90 Three Gaited, Junior Horse Championship

(Sat. Aft.)73 Three Gaited, Limit (Fri. Eve.)88 Three Gaited, Novice Rider (Sat. Aft.)3 Three Gaited, Mid-America Adult (Thurs. Aft.)25 Three Gaited, Adult 18-38 Years (Thurs. Eve.)22 Three Gaited, Adult 39 Years & Over

(Thurs. Eve.)100 Three Gaited, Adult Championship (Sat. Eve.)28 Three Gaited, Mid-America Junior Exhibitor

(Thurs. Eve.)49 Three Gaited, Junior Exhibitor 13 Years &

Under (Fri. Aft.)54 Three Gaited, Junior Exhibitor 14-17 Years

(Fri. Aft.)109 Three Gaited, Junior Exhibitor Championship

(Sun.)51 Five Gaited, Adult (Fri. Aft.)69 Five Gaited, Junior Exhibitor (Fri. Eve.)120 Five Gaited Championship (Sun.)46 Driving (Fri. Aft.)82 Driving, Limit (Sat. Aft.)124 Driving Championship (Sun.)

Country Pleasure Section65 Three Gaited, Limit (Fri. Eve.)85 Three Gaited, Novice Rider (Sat. Aft.)8 Three Gaited, Mid-America Adult (Thurs. Aft.)27 Three Gaited, Adult (Thurs. Eve.)96 Three Gaited, Adult Championship (Sat. Eve.)23 Three Gaited, Mid-America Junior Exhibitor

(Thurs. Eve.)45 Three Gaited, Junior Exhibitor (Fri. Aft.)118 Three Gaited, Junior Exhibitor Championship

(Sun.)39 Five Gaited (Fri. Aft.)107 Five Gaited Championship (Sun.)41 Driving (Fri. Aft.) 112 Driving Championship (Sun.)55 Western (Fri. Aft.)83** Western, Shatner (Sat. Aft.)122 Western Championship (Sun.)14** Hunter, S&B Classic (Thurs. Aft.)80 Hunter Championship (Sat. Aft.)

ROADSTER HORSE DIVISION

16 Bike Open (Thurs. Aft.)89 Bike Championship (Sat. Aft.)

CLASS SPECIFICATIONS

SADDLEBRED HORSE DIVISION

Five Gaited Section61 Two-Year-Old (Fri. Eve.)18* Three-Year-Old $500-Added UPHA Classic

(Thurs. Eve.)17 Junior Horse (Thurs. Aft.)58 Limit (Fri. Aft.)34 Open (Thurs. Eve.)103 “Jackpot” Stake (Sat. Eve.)

No qualification required; open to all; purse of $500, plus 75% of entry fees.

53 Amateur Mare (Fri. Aft.)75 Amateur Stallion/Gelding (Fri. Eve.)126 Amateur Stake (Sun.)7 Ladies (Thurs. Aft.)97 Ladies Stake (Sat. Eve.) 42 Junior Exhibitor (Fri. Aft.)113 Junior Exhibitor Stake (Sun.)

Three Gaited Section77 Two-Year-Old (Sat. Aft.)26* Three-Year-Old $500-Added UPHA Classic

(Thurs. Eve.)5 Junior Horse (Thurs. Aft.)47 Limit (Fri. Aft.)9 Open (Thurs. Aft.)95 Stake (Sat. Eve.) 63 Amateur 15.2 & Under (Fri. Eve.)71 Amateur Over 15.2 (Fri. Eve.)111 Amateur Stake (Sun.)30 Ladies (Thurs. Eve.)101 Ladies Stake (Sat. Eve.)56 Junior Exhibitor (Fri. Aft.)123 Junior Exhibitor Stake (Sun.)

Fine Harness Section37 Two-Year-Old (Fri. Aft.)1* Three-Year-Old $500-Added UPHA Classic

(Thurs. Aft.)50 Junior Horse (Fri. Aft.)12 Open (Thurs. Aft.)99 Stake (Sat. Eve.)68 Amateur (Fri. Eve.)116 Amateur Stake (Sun.)

Park Section31 Junior Horse (Thurs. Eve.)4 Open (Thurs. Aft.)91 Stake (Sat. Aft.)67 Limit (Fri. Eve.)40 Amateur (Fri. Aft.)108 Amateur Stake (Sun.)

Park Pleasure Section86* Three-Year-Old $500-Added UPHA Classic

(Sat. Aft.)13 Junior Horse (Thurs. Aft.)21 Open (Thurs. Eve.)

HACKNEY DIVISIONAHHS Youth Medallion Finals listed at right in box.New AHHS Youth Medallion classes listed belowqualify for next year’s Finals.

Hackney Pony Section15 Junior $250-Added UPHA Classic (Thurs. Aft.)52 Open (Fri. Aft.) 106 Championship (Sun.)62 Amateur (Fri. Eve.)98** AHHS Youth Medallion Hackney/Harness

(Sat. Eve.)

Harness Pony Section6 Junior $250-Added UPHA Classic (Thurs. Aft.)43 Open (Fri. Aft.)114 Championship (Sun.)70 Amateur (Fri. Eve.)98** AHHS Youth Medallion Hackney/Harness

(Sat. Eve.)

Show Pleasure Pony Section2 Junior $250-Added UPHA Classic (Thurs. Aft.)38 Driving (Fri. Aft.)110 Driving, Championship (Sun.)79** AHHS Youth Medallion – Driving (Sat. Aft.)121**AHHS Youth Medallion – Under Saddle (Sun.)

Roadster Pony Section57 Junior $250-Added UPHA Classic (Fri. Aft.)10 Bike, Open (Thurs. Aft.)102 Bike, Championship (Sat. Eve.)74 Bike, Amateur (Fri. Eve.)125 Bike, Amateur Championship (Sun.)87** AHHS Youth Medallion – Bike (Sat. Aft.)117**AHHS Youth Medallion – Under Saddle (Sun.)

SADDLE SEAT/PLEASURE EQUITATION

Equitation classes open to all suitable horses unlessnoted otherwise.20 17 Years & Under (Thurs. Eve.)105 Championship, 17 Years & Under (Sun.)94** Pleasure – S&B Medallion (Sat. Eve.)84** USEF Adult Medal (Sat. Aft.)115**UPHA Adult Challenge Cup (Sun.)NOTE: Walk/Trot riders eligible only for Walk/Trotclasses and may ride any type mount.104* Walk/Trot – UPHA Challenge Cup, 10 Years &

Under (Sun.)64 Walk/Trot – 10 Years & Under (Fri. Eve.)

TBA Classes – #32 and #78

“To Be Announced” classes are in the schedule toaccommodate requested classes. Classes can berequested by sponsoring the class ($125) and guaranteeing at least three entries. To request a TBA class, contact Joy Meierhans, show manager:630/557-2575 (days). Classes must be in divisions or sections offered at the show. TBA class descrip-tions will be posted in the show office. Regular entryfee applies; no post entry fee charged to enter TBA classes.

FINALS – National Pleasure Equitation OlympicsInformation on Finals qualifications, class procedures andcustom-designed awards are detailed in the Olympicsbrochure. To request a copy, contact Dale Arnston at815/485-8963.• A meeting of riders, trainers and parents will be held atthe show to insure that class competition and award ceremony procedures are understood by all.• An elimination class may be scheduled if number of entries warrant.• Participants must display neck ribbon on horse duringindividual entry into ring. Ribbons will then be removedbefore competition begins.

WORKOUT: Top 10 riders in each age group arerequired to do a workout. 13 and Under, USEFtests 1-12; 14-17 Years, USEF tests 1-16.

35 Junior Riders – 13 Years and Under (competition, Fri. Morn.; Top Ten Awards Ceremony, Fri. 6:30 P.M.)

36 Junior Riders – 14-17 Years (competition, Fri. Morn.: Top Ten Awards Ceremony, Fri. 6:30 P.M.)

Olympic finals junior riders qualify for EquitationChampionship.

“GOOD HANDS” National Horse Show FinalsOpen to riders who have not reached their 18th birthdayand have qualified by placing 1st or 2nd in a Good Handsqualifying class (requires minimum of three riders). ForGood Hands qualification requirements see the USEF rulebook. Enter only if qualified. The Finals consists of twosections: Preliminary and Championship. The Preliminaryclass(es) shall also serve as an elimination for theChampionship and both consist of two phases – Phase 1is rail work; Phase 2 is the mandatory workout (figure 8at the canter, trot back to the judges, stop and back).

Judging is based 40% on rail work and 60% onworkout. From the Preliminary, judges shall select 10-15riders to compete in the Championship, where aminimum of 8 riders will be selected for the Phase2 workout. Further testing of any rider may berequested at the judges’ discretion.

76 Preliminary Class(es) Phases 1 and 2 (Sat. Morn.)92 Championship Phases 1 and 2 (Sat. Aft.)

Awards Ceremony (Sat. Eve. 6:30 P.M.) Good Hands Finals riders qualify for EquitationChampionship.

AHHS Youth Medallion FinalsOpen to drivers/riders who have not reached their18th birthday, are AHHS members, and haveplaced in an official Youth Medallion qualifyingclass. Hackney must be registered with AHHS. See www.HackneySociety.com for complete class specs.

33 Hackney/Harness (combined) (Thurs. Eve.)29 Hackney Show Pleasure Driving (Thurs. Eve.)66 Hackney Show Pleasure Under Saddle

(Fri. Eve.)19 Road Pony – Bike, 13 Years and Under

(Thurs. Eve.)24 Road Pony – Bike, 14-17 Years (Thurs. Eve.)48 Road Pony Under Saddle (Fri. Aft.)Finals classes qualify for respective Championships.

* Qualifying Class for 2013 Finals** Qualifying Class for 2014 Finals

MANE EVENT CLASS SCHEDULE

Thursday 11:00 A.M.

1. Fine Harness – Three-Year-Old Classic2. Hackney Show Pleasure – Junior

UPHA Classic3. Show Pleasure – Mid-America Three

Gaited Adult4. Park – Open5. Three Gaited – Junior Horse6. Harness Pony – Junior UPHA Classic7. Five Gaited – Ladies8. Country Pleasure – Mid-America Three

Gaited Adult9. Three Gaited -– Open10. Road Pony – Bike Open11. Show Pleasure – Three Gaited Junior

Horse12. Fine Harness – Open13. Park Pleasure – Junior Horse14. Country Pleasure – Hunter Classic15. Hackney Pony – Junior UPHA Classic16. Road Horse – Bike Open17. Five Gaited -– Junior Horse

Thursday 6:30 P.M.

18. Five Gaited – Three-Year-Old Classic 19. Road Pony – Bike, 13 & Under, AHHS

Youth Finals20. SS/PL Equitation – 17 & Under21. Park Pleasure -– Open22. Show Pleasure – Three Gaited Adult

39 & Over 23. Country Pleasure – Mid-America Three

Gaited Junior Exhibitor24. Road Pony – Bike, 14-17, AHHS Youth

Finals25. Show Pleasure – Three Gaited Adult

18-3826. Three Gaited – Three-Year-Old Classic27. Country Pleasure – Three Gaited Adult 28. Show Pleasure – Mid-America Three

Gaited Junior Exhibitor 29. Hackney Show Pleasure – Driving,

AHHS Youth Finals30. Three Gaited – Ladies31. Park – Junior Horse32. TBA (see page 7 for information)33. Hackney/Harness – AHHS Youth Finals34. Five Gaited – Open

Friday 8:00 A.M.

35. Pleasure Equitation Olympics – 13 & Under Finals

36. Pleasure Equitation Olympics – 14-17 Finals

Friday 11:30 A.M.

37. Fine Harness – Two-Year-Old38. Hackney Show Pleasure – Driving39. Country Pleasure – Five Gaited40. Park – Amateur41. Country Pleasure – Driving42. Five Gaited – Junior Exhibitor43. Harness Pony – Open44. Park Pleasure – Limit45. Country Pleasure – Three Gaited

Junior Exhibitor 46. Show Pleasure – Driving47. Three Gaited – Limit48. Road Pony – Under Saddle AHHS

Youth Finals49. Show Pleasure – Three Gaited Junior

Exhibitor 13 & Under50. Fine Harness – Junior Horse51. Show Pleasure – Five Gaited Adult52. Hackney Pony – Open53. Five Gaited – Amateur Mare54. Show Pleasure – Three Gaited Junior

Exhibitor 14-1755. Country Pleasure – Western56. Three Gaited – Junior Exhibitor57. Road Pony – Junior UPHA Classic58. Five Gaited – Limit

Friday 6:30 P. M.

59. Awards Ceremony – Pleasure Olympics13 & Under Finals

60. Awards Ceremony – Pleasure Olympics14-17 Finals

61. Five Gaited – Two-Year-Old62. Hackney Pony – Amateur63. Three Gaited – Amateur 15.2 & Under64. SS/PL Equitation – Walk/Trot 10 &

Under65. Country Pleasure – Three Gaited Limit66. Hackney Show Pleasure – Under

Saddle AHHS Youth Finals67. Park – Limit68. Fine Harness – Amateur 69. Show Pleasure – Five Gaited Junior

Exhibitor

70. Harness Pony – Amateur71. Three Gaited – Amateur Over 15.272. Park Pleasure – Amateur73. Show Pleasure – Three Gaited Limit74. Road Pony – Bike Amateur75. Five Gaited – Amateur Stallion/Gelding

Music, Games, Food and Fun in the Livestock Center (at the end of Barn 18)

Saturday 8:00 A.M.

76. “Good Hands” Finals Preliminary Class(es) – Phases 1 and 2

Brunch Honoring “Good Hands,” PleasureOlympics and AHHS Youth Medallion FinalsRiders and Drivers in the Artisans Building.

Saturday 11:30 A.M.

77. Three Gaited – Two-Year-Old78. TBA (see page 7 for information)79. Hackney Show Pleasure – AHHS Youth

Medallion Driving Junior Exhibitor80. Country Pleasure – Hunter Championship81. Park Pleasure – Stake82. Show Pleasure – Driving Limit83. Country Pleasure – Western Shatner84. SS/PL Equitation – USEF Adult Medal85. Country Pleasure – Three Gaited Novice

Rider86. Park Pleasure – Three-Year-Old Classic87. Road Pony – AHHS Youth Medallion Bike

Junior Exhibitor88. Show Pleasure – Three Gaited Novice

Rider89. Road Horse – Bike Championship90. Show Pleasure – Three Gaited Junior

Horse Championship91. Park – Stake92. “Good Hands” Championship – Phases 1

and 2

Saturday 6:30 P.M.

93. Awards Ceremony – “Good Hands” National Horse Show Finals

94. Pleasure Equitation – S&B Medallion95. Three Gaited – Stake96. Country Pleasure – Three Gaited Adult

Championship97. Five Gaited – Ladies Stake

98. Hackney/Harness – AHHS Youth Medallion Junior Exhibitor

99. Fine Harness – Stake100. Show Pleasure – Three Gaited Adult

Championship 101. Three Gaited – Ladies Stake102. Road Pony – Bike Championship103. Five Gaited – “Jackpot” Stake

Exhibitors Party in Artisans BuildingTo sponsor or co-sponsor a catered station, please check box on the entryblank.

Sunday 10:00 A.M.

104. SS/PL Equitation – Walk/Trot UPHA CC10 & Under

105. SS/PL Equitation – Championship106. Hackney Pony – Championship107. Country Pleasure – Five Gaited

Championship108. Park – Amateur Stake109. Show Pleasure – Three Gaited Junior

Exhibitor Championship110. Hackney Show Pleasure – Driving

Championship111. Three Gaited – Amateur Stake112. Country Pleasure – Driving

Championship113. Five Gaited – Junior Exhibitor Stake114. Harness Pony – Championship115. SS/PL Equitation – UPHA CC Adult116. Fine Harness – Amateur Stake117. Road Pony – AHHS Youth Medallion

Under Saddle 118. Country Pleasure – Three Gaited Junior

Exhibitor Championship119. Park Pleasure – Amateur Stake120. Show Pleasure – Five Gaited

Championship121. Hackney Show Pleasure – AHHS Youth

Medallion Under Saddle122. Country Pleasure – Western

Championship123. Three Gaited – Junior Exhibitor Stake124. Show Pleasure – Driving

Championship125. Road Pony – Bike Amateur

Championship126. Five Gaited – Amateur Stake

ONE OWNER PER ENTRY BLANK – Entries Close October 7Enclose copy of registration papers showing proof of current ownership for each entry, plus copy of current USEF membership card for each owner/exhibitor/trainer and copy of ASHA membership card for each owner/trainer. (Miscellaneous and Walk/Trot classes exempt.) All horses must have a negative Coggins test within the past 12 months.

OWNER’S NAME ____________________________________USEF#_______________

Name of Horse

Name of Equitation Rider City & State Rider’s Age

Age Color Sex Reg. #

Age

TOTAL ENTRY FEES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ ___________#_____Post Entries: $30 per horse/pony entered after Oct. 7th . . . . . . . . . . . . . ___________#_____Box Stalls @ $125.00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ___________#_____Tack Stalls @ $125.00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ___________#_____USEF Drug Fee @ $16 per horse (Mandatory Charge) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ___________#_____USEF Non-Member Fee @ $30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ___________#_____Office Fee @ $30.00 per horse (Mandatory Charge) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ___________#_____Ringside Box (six seats): $100.00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ___________#_____Mid-America 2013 Membership (required) – pro-rated @ $15 . . . . . . . ___________

(Includes custom-designed collector lapel pin while supplies last)#_____TBA class sponsorship @ $125 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ___________#_____Sponsorship of Saturday Night Party Food Station

Gold Sponsor @ $550 Silver Sponsor @ $275 . . . . . . . . . . . ___________

TOTAL CHARGES . . . . . . . $ ___________

Color Sex Reg. #

USEF #

USEF #Rider’s AgeCity & StateName of Equitation Rider

Name of Equitation Horse

Name of Equitation Horse

FOR COMPETITION’S USE: Make checks payable to:Mid-America Horse Show Assn.

––––––––Mail entries to:

Cheryl Rangel, Show Secretary1101 Peace DriveWheeling, IL 60090Ph: 847-537-4743Fax: 847-537-4758

Email: tracesct@aol.com

Stable With:____________________________________________________________________

Arrival Date (Horses):____________________________________________________________

Emergency Contact Phone Number (cell phone):_______________________________________

Email Address: _________________________________________________________________

Ck #__________________ Ck Amt.____________________

Date Rec.______________ Monies Over________________

Monies Under_______________

EB#__________________

Age Color Sex Ht.Class Class Class Class

Fee Fee Fee Fee

Class Class Class Class

Fee Fee Fee Fee

Reg. # USEF # Total Fees

Total Fees

Class Class Class Class

Fee Fee Fee FeeTotal Fees

Rider/Driver Name

ManeMid-America

Horse ShowOctober 24-27, 2013

11th Annual

Event

Signatures required on REVERSE side – NO entries will be accepted without required signatures. PLEASE COMPLETE BOTH SIDES OF THIS ENTRY BLANK.

$25 CHARGE FOR EACHINCOMPLETE ENTRY

SIGNATURES REQUIRED IN THREE (3) PLACES (at X) BELOWEntries Not Signed Will Not Be Accepted • Carefully Read This Agreement Before Signing!

COMPLETE BOTH SIDES OF THIS FORM

FEDERATION Release, Assumption of Risk, Waiver and IndemnificationThis document waives important legal rights. Read it carefully before signing.

I AGREE in consideration for my participation in this Competition to the following: I AGREE that “the Federation” and “Competition” as usedherein includes the Licensee and Competition Management, as well as all of their officials, officers, directors, employees, agents, personnel,volunteers and Federation affiliates.

I AGREE that I choose to participate voluntarily in the Competition with my horse, as a rider, driver, handler, vaulter, longeur, lessee, owner,agent, coach, trainer, or as parent or guardian of a junior exhibitor. I am fully aware and acknowledge that horse sports and the Competitioninvolve inherent dangerous risks of accident, loss, and serious bodily injury including broken bones, head injuries, trauma, pain, suffering, ordeath. (“Harm”).

I AGREE to hold harmless and release the Federation and the Competition from all claims for money damages or otherwise for any Harm tome or my horse and for any Harm of any nature caused by me or my horse to others, even if the Harm arises or results, directly or indirectly,from the negligence of the Federation or the Competition.

I AGREE to expressly assume all risks of Harm to me or my horse, including Harm resulting from the negligence of the Federation or theCompetition.

I AGREE to indemnify (that is, to pay any losses, damages, or costs incurred by) the Federation and the Competition and to hold them harm-less with respect to claims for Harm to me or my horse, and for claims made by others for any Harm caused by me or my horse while at theCompetition. I have read the Federation Rules about protective equipment, including GR801 and, if applicable, EV114, and I understand thatI am entitled to wear protective equipment without penalty, and I acknowledge that the Federation strongly encourages me to do so whileWARNING that no protective equipment can guard against all injuries. If I am a parent or guardian of a junior exhibitor, I consent to the child’sparticipation and AGREE to all of the above provisions and AGREE to assume all of the obligations of this Release on the child’s behalf. I rep-resent that I have the requisite training, coaching and abilities to safely compete in this competition.

I AGREE that if I am injured at this competition, the medical personnel treating my injuries may provide information on my injury and treat-ment to the Federation on the official USEF accident/injury report form.BY SIGNING BELOW, I AGREE to be bound by all applicable Federation Rules and all terms and provisions of this entry blank.

Federation Entry AgreementBy entering a Federation-licensed Competition and signing this entry

blank as the Owner, Lessee, Trainer, Manager, Agent, Coach, Driver,Rider, Handler, Vaulter or Longeur and on behalf of myself and my principals, representatives, employees and agents, I agree that I amsubject to the Bylaws and Rules of The United States EquestrianFederation, Inc. (the “Federation”) and the local rules of Mane EventHorse Show (Competition). I agree to be bound by the Bylaws andRules of the Federation and of the competition. I will accept as final thedecision of the Hearing Committee on any question arising under theRules, and agree to release and hold harmless the competition, theFederation, their officials, directors and employees for any action takenunder the Rules. I represent that I am eligible to enter and/or participateunder the Rules, and every horse I am entering is eligible as entered. I also agree that as a condition of and in consideration of acceptance of entry, the Federation and/or the competition may use or assign photographs, videos, audios, cable-casts, broadcasts, internet, film, new media or other likenesses of me and my horse taken during thecourse of the competition for the promotion, coverage or benefit of thecompetition, sport, or the Federation. Those likenesses shall not be usedto advertise a product and they may not be used in such a way as tojeopardize amateur status. I hereby expressly and irrevocably waive and release any rights in connection with such use, including any claim to compensation, invasion of privacy, right of publicity, or to misappropriation. The construction and application of Federation Rulesare governed by the laws of the State of New York, and any action instituted against the Federation must be filed in New York State. See GR908.4.

Rider/Driver/Handler/Vaulter/Longeur (mandatory) Signature:_________________________________

Print Name:________________________________

Street:____________________________________

City: _____________________________________

State/Zip: _________________________________

Telephone: ________________________________

Fax:______________________________________

Email:____________________________________

Rider/Driver/Handler’s USEF #: ________________

Rider/Driver/Handler’s ASHA #:________________

Social Security #:___________________________

If more than one, attach signed copy of this page.

Parent/Guardian Signature: (Required if Rider/Driver/Handler/Vaulter/Longeur is a minor) _____________________________________________________________

Print Parent/Guardian Name:__________________________________________________________________

Emergency Phone Number:___________________________________________________________________

Is Rider/Driver/Vaulter a U.S. Citizen: _____Yes _____No

Trainer (mandatory) SignatureSignature:_________________________________

Print Name:________________________________

Street:____________________________________

City: _____________________________________

State/Zip: _________________________________

Telephone: ________________________________

Fax:______________________________________

Email:____________________________________

Trainer’s USEF #: ___________________________

Trainer’s ASHA #:___________________________

Social Security #:___________________________

UPHA #:__________________________________

Coach (if applicable) SignatureSignature:_________________________________

Print Name:________________________________

Street:____________________________________

City: _____________________________________

State/Zip: _________________________________

Telephone: ________________________________

Fax:______________________________________

Email:____________________________________

Coach’s USEF #: ___________________________

Coach’s ASHA #:___________________________

Social Security #:___________________________

UPHA #:__________________________________

Owner/Agent (mandatory) SignatureSignature:_________________________________

Print Name:________________________________

Street:____________________________________

City: _____________________________________

State/Zip: _________________________________

Telephone: ________________________________

Fax:______________________________________

Email:____________________________________

Owner’s USEF #: ___________________________

Owner’s ASHA #: ___________________________

Agent’s USEF #: ____________________________

Social Security #:___________________________