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Show Schedule: Thursday, October 30th : Horses will be allowed into the North Dakota Horse Park no earlier than 3 pm. Friday, October 31st: Check-In:
Exhibitor meeting 1:00
p.m. – in the arena. Futurity Show at 2:00 p.m. Mane Event Social: 7pm – watch the catalog for location details! Saturday, November
1rd: Show will start at 9:00 a.m. |
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Rules 2008 PLEASE READ CAREFULLY This futurity is run under NSBA rules, unless the Dakota 50/50 Sale and Futurity rules read otherwise: GOALS OF THE BREEDERS ORGANIZATION Purpose – to train and develop all horses in a humane manner, protecting at all times, their physical and mental personalities. 1. To promote a good moving, well broke individual whose conformation is correct and sound, and with eye appeal. HORSES THAT RIDE, WORK, AND LOOK GOOD DOING IT 2. To promote a variety of breeds through their participation in the Sale & Futurity. 3. Provide an event that is enjoyable to the spectator. 4. Provide an event that is beneficial to the Dakota Horse Industry. Summary: To promote kinder training methods, resulting in a more efficient horse and to establish a greater market for good riding horses – horses that have soft mouths, respond to a light rein and have a comfortable head carriage. SALE EXPLANATION The 2006 Dakota 50/50 Sale and Futurity will be held at the North Dakota Horse Park, 5180 19th Ave. North, Fargo, ND, 58102. All weanlings selling in the sale will be eligible to compete in the Dakota 50/50 Futurity at 2 years of age. 50% of the selling price of the weanlings sold in the 50/50 Sale will be retained by the Dakota 50/50 Sale and Futurity and used as operating expenses, purse, & member/consignor awards in the 50/50 Futurity. 50% of the selling price goes to the “MEMBER/CONSIGNOR” 40% of the selling price goes to the “FUTURITY PURSE” 5% of the selling price goes to the “MEMBER/CONSIGNOR AWARDS” 5% of the selling price goes to the Operating Expenses. FUTURITY EXPLANATION The Dakota 50/50 Futurity is designed to promote quality horses. There will be one event consisting of three (3) equal parts or divisions in which points are totaled to achieve a winner. 1. CONFORMATION DIVISION – Emphasis is to be placed on an individual that is conformationally correct and sound on all feet and legs. That is a balanced, smooth individual whose parts all blend together with eye appeal and the appearance of an athletic individual. 2. RAIL DIVISION – designed to show a free and easy moving individual that is relaxed, ears alert, looks balanced and his way of going forward is bright as well as responsive to the rider at various gaits. When asked to extend the jog, or may be asked to extend the lope, he moves out with the same smooth natural way of going. Rail work consists of the walk, jog and lope with the extension of the jog and possibly the lope, in either direction of the ring to be shown on a loose rein or light contact without undue restraint. Judging will be based on the horses’ overall performance and way of going, as well as its ability to hold the designated gait and correct leads. Rail division may be divided at the discretion of the show committee based on the size of the arena and the number of entrants. Sections will be determined by random draw. 3. PATTERN DIVISION – will consist of an individual pattern of work, designed to show how well broke the horse is. Emphasis is to be placed on the execution of the pattern with regard to the correctness of the maneuver and overall smoothness of the pattern. Horses will be asked to demonstrate leads and lead departures, circles, simple lead changes, soft stops, back and turn on the haunches. Maneuvers to be judged at the two year old level. GENERAL SCORING RULES 1. Futurity will consist of two go-rounds, evaluated by two judges in each round, total of four judges. 2. All judges’ scores will be used. 3. The winner of the Futurity will be the horse receiving the most points overall from the three divisions in the two go-rounds. 4. Horses placing in the top ten in each class will be given one point plus an additional point for each horse placing below him, not to exceed 10 points for first place. Points are calculated through ten placings only. EXAMPLE – If 10 in class – 1st place horse gets 10 points, 2nd place horse – 9 points, etc. In a class of 7 horses – 1st place horse gets 7 points, 2nd place horse gets 6 points and so on. 5. In the case of any ties, points will be equally split. 6. All horses must complete all divisions, both days, in order to be eligible for the purse. Excusing a horse from the arena prior to completion of the class or pattern, whether by judge, show committee or rider, will disqualify the horse from any and all awards. 7. All entries will remain in the designated area during the entire go round. Tack and equipment changes will be made in the arena. Due to space constraints entrants may be asked to rotate to a designated area. The same contestants must exhibit or compete in both go-rounds and all divisions. One horse, one rider. Futurity order of divisions will be the same for both go-rounds: Conformation, Rail and Pattern. Scoring guide: The pattern class will be judged using scribes to mark the scores. Maneuvers to score from 0-10. Poor 0 - 2 ½ ; Fair 2 ½ - 5; Good 5 - 7 ½; Excellent 7 ½ - 10. Penalties to be given for the following: 5 point penalty – refusal, bucking, kicking, rearing 10-point penalty – blatant disobedience, going off pattern Dismissal – excessive abuse, horse or rider falling to the ground Conduct Conduct on show grounds of members and non-members, exhibitors, trainers, owners, and their representatives, together with all other persons being present on show grounds such as spectators, shall be orderly responsible, sportsmanlike and humane in the treatment of horses such as to promote the implementation of the show and promote fair, competition. Unsportsmanlike or irresponsible conduct or any other form of misconduct, such as illegal, indecent, or profane, and the inhumane treatment of horses is prohibited. Show management may immediately expel offenders from show grounds and/or disqualify exhibitors and their horses in order to preserve the decorum of the show and shall file a written report with the Dakota 50/50 concerning the transaction. Equipment 1. All horses are to be shown in standard headstall (brow band, shaped or split ear). 2. All horses to be shown in Western Equipment and attire. 3. All horses are to be shown in a bosal or snaffle bit that meets NSBA Rules. 5/16” bit measurement with a ring size of not less than 2 inches and no more than 4 inches. 4. All equipment and bits will be checked by an equipment judge. 5. Training devices (anything other than the legal snaffle-bit or bosal as stated in the above Rule #3) are prohibited in the show arena and designated warm-up arena at all times. 6. All tack changes will be made in the arena with the assistance of not more than two helpers. 7. Split or tied reins may be used, however all horses are to be shown with both hands on the reins. 8. Horses with false or deadened tails, or illegal or inhumane equipment in the show arena will be eliminated from competition. Hair to hair extensions are not permitted in the Dakota 50/50 Futurity. Every horse in the 50/50 futurity must have a natural tail function. Any horse believed not to have a natural tail function will be inspected by the attending veterinarian. If it is determined that the horse does not have a natural tail function it will be excluded from the 50/50 futurity competition. 9. Horses and equipment are subject to examination by the Steward, Show Management and/or Judges in the show arena and designated warm-up arenas at all times. ILLEGAL PRACTICES
The above-specified individuals are absolutely responsible for a horse’s condition, and are presumed to know all rules and regulations of the Association and the penalty provisions of said rules. Their voluntary action in presenting or causing the horse to be presented at show grounds for exhibition, entering a horse or exhibiting one in an approved event, and their absolute responsibility for the condition of the horse, may make them eligible for disciplinary sanctions, whether or not they had actual knowledge of the presence of a forbidden drug, directly participated in the administration thereof, innocently miscalculated its retention time in the horse’s system, or for any other reason that its presence is established. An individual is absolutely responsible for a horse’s condition if: 1) She/he designates him/herself on the entry blank as exhibitor, or authorizes another to designate him/her as exhibitor on the entry blank; 2) She/he signs the entry blank on behalf of him/herself or another, or causes an agent or representative to sign it; 3) She/he physically participates in the event in riding or showing the horse; or 4) She/he is the actual trainer, having presented or caused to be presented the horse at the show grounds for exhibition. Both the exhibitor designated on the entry blank and one having actual possession of the horse while physically participating with the horse in the event are conclusively presumed to be authorized by the owner to execute all documents, necessary or convenient, to allow the horse’s participation in a Dakota 50/50-approved event, including documents pertaining to drug testing and use of Lasix. If an individual is prevented from performing his/her duties, including absolute responsibility for the condition of the horse, by illness or otherwise, or is absent from the show, he/she shall immediately notify the show secretary and, at the same time, appoint a substitute. Such substitute shall place his/her name on the entry blank forthwith. The exhibitor and owner acknowledge an exhibitor represents the owner in regard to his/her horses entered in an approved show.
THERAPEUTIC MEDICATIONS (Does not apply if prohibited by governmental regulations)
i. Forbidden Drugs or substances: 1. Any drug or substance considered a Class 1 or Class II substance as defined in the ARCI’s Uniform Classification guidelines for Foreign Substances, Revised Edition, February 14, 1995. 2. Any stimulant, depressant, tranquilizer or sedative, which could affect the performance of a horse (stimulants and depressants are defines as substances which stimulate or depress the cardiovascular, respiratory or central nervous systems.) 3. Any substance, regardless of how harmless or innocuous it might be, which might interfere with the detection or quantitation of any substance defined in (1), (2) or (3). ii. Conditionally permitted therapeutic medication 1. Any drug, medication or substance, which could affect the performance of a horse that is used for the legitimate treatment of illness or injury and is not specified as a forbidden substance as defined in paragraph i(1) above. HOWEVER, THESE DRUGS OR SUBSTANCES ARE FORBIDDEN AND USE THEREOF SUBJECTS THE PERSON TO DISCIPLINARY ACTION, UNLESS ALL CONDITIONS OF THEIR ADMINISTRATION ARE MET. Each of the following requirements is a condition to authorize administration of conditionally permitted therapeutic medications, which shall be verified in a written medication report, in a form acceptable to the Dakota 50/50 and available from Dakota 50/50 show management. It will be completed in its’ entirety, and filed with show management before exhibition of the horse (See 3-11). 2. Administration by a veterinarian who is licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the state where the event is being held or from a written prescription (written instruction) by a licensed veterinarian, which documents administration of medication necessary for the treatment of illness or injury. The administration of a conditionally permitted therapeutic medication for the purpose of transport, grooming, training, etc. is not therapeutic under this authorization rule. 3. The horse must be withdrawn and kept out of competition for not less than 24 hours after the medication is administered. 4. Identification of the medication: (name, amount, strength, and mode of administration.) 5. Date and time of administration. 6. Identification of the horse: name, age, color, sex and entry number. 7. Diagnosis of illness/injury, reason for administration, and name of administering and/or prescribing veterinarian. 8. Signature of veterinarian or person administering the medication. If by prescription (written instructions) a copy must be attached to medication report. 9. The medication report form must be filed with show management within one hour after administration of the medication or one hour after show management is available, if administration occurs at a time other than during competition hours. 10. While this report must be filed only if the administered medication will be present in amounts detectable in blood and/or urine samples at the time of competition/sampling, exhibitors are hereby cautioned that it is their responsibility to determine whether or not such medication has had time to clear the horses’ system. IF THERE IS ANY DOUBT, A MEDICATION REPORT SHOULD BE FILED. iii. Restrictions concerning use of a conditionally permitted medications that may be administered within 24 hours of showing: 1. Only the ten (10) drugs or medications listed below may be administered within 24 hours of showing and should be administered in accordance with the recommendation following each to best assure compliance with maximum allowable plasma levels. a. Phenylbutazone – The maximum permitted plasma concentration of phenylbutazone is 15.0 micrograms per milliliter, and the maximum permitted trace level is 2.0 micrograms per milliliter. When phenylbutazone is administered, the dose should be accurately calculated according to the actual weight of the animal. Each 24 hours, not more than 2.0 milligrams per pound of body weight should be administered. For a 1000-pound animal, the maximum daily dose is 2.0 grams, which equals two 1.0-gram tablets, or two 1.0 gram units of paste, or 10.0 cc of the injectable (200 milligrams per milliliter). No part of a dose should be administered during the twelve (12) hours prior to competing. If the medication is administered in the feed, the medicated feed must be consumed and/or removed at least twelve (12) hours prior to competing. The medication should not be used for more than five consecutive days. b. Flunixin – The maximum permitted plasma concentration of Flunixin is 1.0 microgram per milliliter, and the maximum permitted trace level is 0.2 micrograms per milliliter. When Flunixin Meglumine (Banamine) is administered, the dose should be accurately calculated according to the actual weight of the animal. Each 24 hours, not more than 0.5 milligrams per pound of body weight should be administered. For a 1000-pound animal, the maximum daily dose is 500 milligrams, which equals two 250 milligram packets of granules, or one 500 milligram packet of granules, or 500 milligrams of the oral paste (available in 1500 milligram dose syringes), or 10.0 cc of the injectable (50 milligrams per milliliter). No part of a dose should be administered during the twelve (12) hours prior to competing. Any medicated feed must be consumed and/or removed at least twelve (12) hours prior to competing. The mediation should not be use for more than five successive days. c. Ketoprofen - The maximum permitted plasma concentration of ketoprofen is 40.0 nanograms per milliliter, and the maximum permitted trace level is 10.0 nanograms per milliliter. When Ketoprofen (Ketofen) is administered, the dose should be accurately calculated according to the actual weight of the animal. Each 24 hours, not more than 1.0 milligram per pound of body weight should be administered. For a1000 pound animal, the maximum daily dose is 1.0 gram, which equals 10.0 cc of the injectable (100 milligrams per milliliter). No part of a dose should be administered during the twelve (12)hours prior to competing. The medication should not be used more than five successive days. d. Meclofenamic Acid - The maximum permitted plasma concentration of Meclofenamic Acid (Arquel) is 1.0 micrograms per milliliter, and the maximum permitted trace level is 0.1 micrograms per milliliter. When Meclofenamic Acid is administered, the dose should be accurately calculated according to the actual weight of the animal. Each 24 hours, not more than 1.0 milligram per pound of bodyweight should be administered. For a 1000-pound animal, the maximum daily dose is 1.0 gram, which equals two 500 milligram packets of granules. No part of a dose should be administered during the twelve (12) hours prior to competing. Any medicated feed should be consumed and/or removed at least twelve (12) hours prior to competing. The medication should not be used for more than five successive days. e. Naproxen - The maximum permitted plasma concentration of Naproxen is 40.0 micrograms per milliliter, and the maximum permitted trace level is 2.0 micrograms per milliliter. When Naproxen is administered, the dose should be accurately calculated according to the actual weight of the animal. Each 24 hours, not more than 4.0 milligrams per pound of body weight should be administered. For a 1000-pound animal, the maximum daily dose is 4.0 grams, which equals eight (8) 500 milligram tablets. No part of a dose should be administered during the twelve (12) hours prior to competing. Any medicated feed should be consumed and/or removed at least twelve (12) hours prior to competing. The medication should not be used for more than five successive days. f. Acetazolamide - may only be administered to horses documented through DNA testing to be positive (N/H or H/H) for HYPP (Hyperkalemic Periodic Paralysis). When Acetazolamide is administered, the dose should be accurately calculated according to the actual weight of the animal. Each 24 hours, not more than 3 milligrams per pound of body weight should be administered. For a 1000-pound animal, the maximum daily dose is 3 grams. g. Furosemide or Lasix - when used, must be administered intravenously at least 4 hours prior to competition. h. Lidocaine/Mepivicaine - when administered within 24 hours of showing, may only be used under actual observation of event management (or their designated representative) and/or the official show veterinarian, either of which must sign the medication report form, to aid in the surgical repair of minor skin lacerations, which, by their very nature, would not prevent the horse from competing following surgery. Medication report form must be filed with show management as required in Section 2 above. i. Isoxsuprine - when administered, the dose should be accurately calculated according to the actual weight of the animal. Each 24 hours, not more than 1.6 milligrams per pound of body weight should be administered (usually divided in two equal doses given 12 hours apart.) For a 1000-pound animal, the maximum daily dose is 1600 milligrams, which equals eighty (80) twenty (20) milligram tablets. No part of a dose should be administered during the four (4) hours prior to competing. Any medicated feed should be consumed and/or removed at least four (4) hours prior to competing. j. Diclofenac (Surpass) - The maximum permitted plasma concentration of Diclafenac is 0.005 micrograms per milliliter. Every 12 hours, not more than 73 mg of diclofenac liposomal cream should be administered (not more than 146 mg per 24 hour period) to one affected site. This 73 mg dose equals a 5-inch ribbon of cream not greater than 1/2 inch in width, which should be rubbed thoroughly into the hair over the joint or affected site using gloved hands. Administration of diclofenac cream should be discontinued 12 hours prior to competing. Do not apply diclofenac cream in combination with any other topical preparations including DMSO, nitrofurazone, or liniments and do not use on an open wound. Diclofenac cream should not be administered for more than 10 successive days. 2. If more than one non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug substance (NSAID) is present in the same plasma or urine sample, no more than one is to be present in a concentration which exceeds trace levels. 3. If two of the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs listed above are administered at any time during the seven days prior to competing, one of them should not be administered during the 48 hours prior to competing, in order to avoid exceeding the maximum permitted trace level when two are present in the plasma. 4. If any third non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug is administered, it should not be administered during the seven days prior to competing. (Exception:) Dipyrone, a "masking" substance, is not to be administered during the 24 hours prior to competing. In the event a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug is administered in a manner that might cause the plasma concentration to exceed the quantitative restrictions of the rule (in the case of those permitted to be used) or might cause the drug to be detected at any level in plasma or urine (in the case of those not permitted to be used) the trainer and owner should withdraw the horse from competition. The animal should be withheld from competition until the plasma concentration of any permitted drug returns to acceptable levels and/or until any nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug not permitted by the rules is no longer present in the blood or urine. In the event Dipyrone is administered to a horse, the trainer and owner must comply with all of the requirements of section (ii) of this addendum. 5. Each of the ten (10) medications allowed in section (1) above must be administered in accordance with the recommendations as given for each. Should the testing laboratory report the presence of one of these drugs in an amount greater than that which would be consistent with the recommendations or at a level higher than the maximum permitted plasma concentration for those listed in section 3(A)(1-3), the matter will be reviewed and disciplinary action may be taken. 6. Burden of persuasion to establish correct dosage and time limitation rests with the responsible person. a. Additionally, as drugs or substances described in subparagraphs (i)(2) and (3) above, in order to avoid disqualification by detection of a presence in the horses’ system, the medication must be administered or prescribed (letter of instruction) by a veterinarian, for the legitimate treatment of illness or injury, and administered at least 24 hours before exhibition. Should the testing laboratory report the presence of these drugs in an amount greater than that which would be consistent with the specified dosage and/or time constraint or dosage for legitimate treatment of illness or injury, the laboratory test result will be reviewed and disciplinary action may be taken. b. Laboratory detection of an excessive dosage of an otherwise conditionally permitted therapeutic drug or drugs specified in subparagraphs (1)(B) and (C) above shall constitute presumption of a violation of this rule, and the responsible party has the burden of persuasion to establish that the dosage was administered within rule specifications. c. To avoid this rule violation presumption and the stringent responsibilities of this rule, the responsible party may decide to simply withdraw the horse. d. The above guidelines are not considered as authorization administration of medication to any horse in any quantity and shall not be deemed to modify this rule in any manner regarding maximum allowable concentrations. These guidelines do not guarantee compliance with this rule but are offered to assist responsible parties in complying with the requirements of this rule. Responsible parties are advised to consult a knowledgeable veterinarian. Reliance upon these guidelines will not serve as a defense to a charge of violation of Dakota 50/50 rules regarding administration of forbidden substance. iv. Not withstanding the general prohibition of this rule against artificial appliances, the use of a pacemaker or prosthetic eye may be permitted if the owner files written request for permission and submits documentation as requested. Request will then be submitted to Dakota 50/50’s Executive Committee for consideration, after which, if the request is approved, such authorization will be noted on the horse’s show record at the Dakota 50/50 Office. INHUMANE TREATMENT 1. Every horse at a Dakota 50/50 approved event shall, at all times, be treated humanely and with dignity, respect and compassion. Abuse is defined as an action, or failure to act, which a reasonable, prudent person, informed and experienced in the customs, accepted training techniques and exhibition procedures, or veterinary standards would determine to be cruel, abusive, inhumane or detrimental to the horses’ health. Individuals will be disciplined if it is determined that there was willful abuse of the horse under any of the following circumstances:
2. Penalties for a violation of the abuse rules are as follows:
EXHIBITORS Exhibitors may be changed after the entry has been submitted as long as the Futurity Management is informed of the change. However, the horse must be shown in all divisions by the same exhibitor. OWNERSHIP Should any horse change ownership after the 50/50 weanling Sale but before the Futurity, that horse retains its' eligibility for the Futurity if, AND ONLY IF, the Futurity Management has been notified by said horses’ current owner. The current owner must provide notification of ownership to the management. All monies will go to the current owner of the entry. PROTEST A protest must be made IN WRITING to the President within 6 hours of the time of the issue of the protest. No protest will be entertained unless it is accompanied by a deposit of $200.00 cash, which shall be forfeited if protest is not sustained. FEES AND GUARANTEES Horses properly entered are considered paid up into the Futurity with the exception of a $150.00 which includes the office, stall, judges and drug test fees payable by August 1st, 2008. A $50.00 late fee will be charged on entries received after August 1, 2008. ALL CHEQUES TO BE MADE PAYABLE TO THE DAKOTA 50/50 FUTURITY AND SALE. PRIZE MONEY 1. All prize money and awards will be distributed by mail or delivery when drug test results have cleared, or at discretion of the show committee. 2. Anyone willing $600 or greater must provide their Social Security # to the 50/50 for tax purposes, prior to receipt of payment. A space will be provided on the entry form. 3. Top 10 horses will be escorted from the arena by members of the show committee to the veterinary station for drug testing by blood draw. 4. Prize money will be paid to the top ten in the Futurity 5. Money will be split in case of a tie. 6. Any ties for awards will be broken by the judge. 7. Member/Consignor award prize money to be paid to the Breeders of the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place horses. 8. All Futurity entries to remain in arena following the show. Presentations and pictures will take place in main arena immediately following the show.
These are unofficial award totals and must be confirmed by the Dakota 50/50 Treasurer. Other awards or incentives may be presented for individual divisions or other basis. Funding for these awards will be from other sponsorship and will not affect the cash purse. Additional Awards Amateur Award: A trophy Saddle to be presented to top amateur rider, regardless of placing in the overall futurity; sponsored by Gustafson Oil, Rolla, ND. To be eligible for the amateur award the rider must be riding a horse they own, or owned by an immediate family member and must carry an amateur card from their appropriate breed association. Youth Award: A trophy Buckle will be presented to top youth rider (18 years of age or younger by January 1, 2008); sponsored by Alkali Ranch, Deloraine, Manitoba and Clay Ranch, Cartwright, Manitoba. Non-Youth, Non Amateur Rider: A show Halter will be presented to the top rider not entered in the Amateur or Youth divisions; sponsored by BCMG Ranch, St. John, ND. Division Awards: Top horse in each division will be presented with award. Sportsmanship Award: An award will be presented to the person displaying the best sportsmanship throughout the futurity as voted on by their peers. RIGHTS RESERVED BY THE 50/50 FUTURITY MANAGEMENT AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE DAKOTA 50/50 SALE AND FUTURITY. Management Reserves the right to: 1. Reject any entry not believed to match the sale entry. 2. Inspect all horses and match them to the registration papers on file from the weanling sale. 3. Decide any point not covered by the rules and to correct any errors or make any necessary alterations as it sees fit. 4. Change date and locations of the Dakota 50/50 Sale and Futurity. 5. Test any Futurity entry for illegal or controlled substance, according to Dakota 50/50 rules. See section on illegal practices, p. 5. 6. Hold another 50/50 Sale (Spring) of yearlings and 2 year olds making them eligible for the Futurity. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT: Nikki Medalen Officers for 2004: President: Darrel Gustufson 701-477-5434 Vice President: Nikki Medalen 701-537-5548 Treasurer: Stephanie Bennis 701-624-5193 Secretary: Vonda Horner 701-223-7201 |
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