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LSHA 2009 Membership,
Fees and Forms


DOWNLOAD 2009 MEMBERSHIP FORM

 

             
    Annual Individual Membership $25.00  ($20.00 if paid prior to March 1st)
    Each additional immediate family member $5.00
    (Immediate family member includes spouse and dependent children 17 & under)

  Member benefits include: 
      $85 Weekend Blanket Fee ( includes 1 stall, 2 all day fees )
      $30 all day fee (Blanket includes all classes in 1 age division plus 1 halter class.)
      Weekend high point and year end awards

  Laminated Back Numbers reserved for the 2009 Show Season
     $10.00 set, first come first serve availability prior to March 1st
     (payment must accompany membership form)

  Rider's age is determined as of January 1, 2009 1

 

 

LSHA Rulebook

 

 
    2009 Fees:

   $85  Weekend Blanket Fee (includes 1 stall, 2 all day fees) 
    $30  All Day Fee (includes 1 halter class, 1 age division)
    $ 6   Regular Class Entry Fee
    $10  Sweepstakes Class Entry Fee. 70% paid back 1st-40%, 2nd-20%, 3rd - 10%
    $ 3   Secretary Fee per day per rider/horse combination.
    $ 3    Leadline Entry Fee 
    $ 5   Trailer In Fee - $5 per unstalled horse per day.
    $10   Non-member Weekend High Point nomination fee.
    $20  Overnight Camping per night.  (includes electric hook up)  See grounds map.
    $20  Daily "Haul In" Electric Hook Up Fee
(rigs parked along the fence and plug will charged)
   
   DAILY CLASS SPONSOR $25.  Your name will be announced during class.

    Stalls
  
Rental is $25.00 per day, $40.00 per weekend to be paid 5 days prior to show to guarantee availability or on a first come basis.  CALL Marlean by Wednesday PRIOR to show weekend at 734.323.3911.  GROUNDS MAY NOT BE ENTERED PRIOR TO 3 P.M  FRIDAY.

    $10  Yearly Stall Reservation Fee per stall, will hold your stall location for the 2009 season.   Rental deadlines and fees still apply per weekend.

   High Point Awards

    1.  Exhibitors must be a paid 2009 Lakes States member in good standing to qualify for Year End Awards.
     2.  Year End Award Points will not accrue until current year's membership is paid.
     3.  Year End Award Points are tallied and redeemed for Items in 2009 Year End Award Catalog.
     4.  Weekend high Point Awards are based on One Horse / One Rider Combination.
     5.  Weekend High Point Awards will be given in the following categories.  Leadline, Novice Rider All Ages, Walk/Trot 12 & Under, 12 & Under, 13-15, 16-18, 19-39 and 40 & Over.
    6.  High Point Nomination fee must be paid prior to earning points for non members.

 

General Rules
  
    1.  LSHA Horse Shows are open for all to attend.
    2.  Rider's age is determined as of January 1st, 2009.
    3.  Decision of the Judge and/or show committee are FINAL.
    4.  The show committee reserves the right to cancel, split, or combine any classes.
    5.  LSHA reserves the right to interpret all rules as well as the right to resolve any issues or questions which are not covered   specifically by these rules.  LSHA rules take precedent, followed by Michigan 4-H rules, and finally NSBA Rules.
    6.  Entries close three classes prior to the class being entered.  Classes 1 & 2 close 10 minutes prior to the start of the show.
    7.  Leadline riders are not eligible for any other class.  Entry is $3 no additional office fees.
    8.  Walk/Trot Riders are not eligible to show in any 3-gaited classes.  If rider chooses to exhibit in a 3-gaited class in any competition, past or present, that rider is no longer eligible to ride in LSHA Walk/Trot classes and earned points will be forfeited.  This rule does not pertain to class #15,#36 Open Walk Trot Sweepstakes, and classes #34 & #35 Green Horse.
    9.  Novice Rider Classes are open to anyone in their first THREE years of competing in any 3 gaited event.  If competing in Novice Classes as well as another division, you are eligible to earn points toward the Novice division ONLY.  Novice riders may not show in Sweepstakes, Junior Horse, Bareback, or Walk'/Trot classes.  If it is found to be true that a novice exhibitor is not within their first three years of competing in a 3 gaited event, they shall no longer be eligible to compete in the Novice division and earned points will be forfeited.
    10.  Trail:  Each Rider\Horse combination may only enter Trail once for the Judge's scoring.  Any exhibitor or horse on the trail course before the judge's scoring will be considered schooling and horse\rider shall forfeit any\all placing for Trail for the day.  Coaching of trail exhibitors is prohibited and will result in disqualification.
    11.  Stallions:  Are allowed, but mush be handled at ALL times by an adult over the age of 20 and never by a Youth or Novice.
    12.  All dogs must be kept on a leash with an adult handler at all times or kept in a stall, kennel, or at your trailer.  Failure to comply will result in a $50 fine.
    13.  The primary responsibility for the safety of all exhibitors rests with the exhibitor and his\her parent or appointed guardian.
    14.  All other children in attendance should be supervised by a parent or appointed guardian at all times.
    15.  Alcoholic beverages are prohibited on the Lenawee County Fairgrounds.
    16.  Unruly animals will be asked to be taken off the premises for the safety of others.
    17.  LSHA Show Bill and Rules are subject to charge without notice.
    18.  Classes #24, #25, #33, #37, #46 & #47 are payback classes. 70% paid back 1st-40%, 2nd-20%, 3rd-10%.

  For more information or questions please feel free to contact any Officer or Board Member.