There are 3 revised rules and 1 addition for the 2006 - 2007 season.
They are # 16, 23, 26, and 27.

Please read and understand all rules before entering the show.
The complete Florida rule book can be found in pdf format here

These rules are the safety of every rider, horse and spectator.

Show Management will enforce these rules to assure a safe show.

RULES AND REGULATIONS RULES FOR ALL 4-H & OPEN SHOW RIDERS
ENTRY RULES:

1. Junior Riders 8-12 years old, Senior riders 13-18, Adult riders age 19 & up.

2. Exhibitors may compete in appropriate divisions. Appropriate attire required as indicated in the 4-H rule book. Western attire -boots with heels, jeans, long sleeve shirt with collar. No short sleeve or sleeveless shirts allowed. English attire - boots with heels, English pants, English shirt, long or short sleeved only. Sleeveless allowed only under a hunt coat, polo shirt allowed, Hunt Coat optional but suggested unless they are called by the judge. Speed attire - must dress Western Attire, (4H T-shirts are allowed)

3. Rider must show an original or notarized copy of a current negative Coggins test upon entrance of show grounds.

4. Riders must submit" Statement of Understanding" to show secretary .

5. Entry fees must be paid in the morning at time of registration. Class fees refunded on any classes canceled by show management, not if you scratch.

CONDUCT OF CLASS:
6. Pony heights: Hunter: 14.2hh & under Western: 13.2hh & under

7. Classes held for one-minute gate call. Fees not refunded if missed.

8. Unsportsmanlike conduct, cruelty to animals or excessive rail coaching shall be cause for dismissal by judge or show management..

9. Classes with less than three entries may be combined with another class by decision of division chairman.

10. Show management may modify or alter any class procedures, obstacles, or patterns due to safety concerns.

11. The official judge may be called upon to rule on any questionable equipment.

12. No re-run given rider for failure of personal equipment or accident. Striking a horse in front of cinch or throat latch, other than the open hand, is a disqualification.

13. String, rubber bands, or other material to tie feet/legs in stirrups is not allowed.

14. No means of strapping rider to the saddle is allowed, unless a handicap requires it.
15. Bandages (leg wraps or polo) are not permitted in any class, bell & splint boots are allowed in speed events only.

16. WALK / TROT This division is intended to give riders and/or horses, with limited show experience, a chance to compete and learn in a less competitive environment with entries of similar experience.
To be eligible for Walk /Trot competition, the rider, the horse (OR both) must be a Beginner.

A Beginner Horse is defined as never having won Grand or Reserve Walk / Trot, AND never entered any Canter / Lope class at a Tri County show.
A Beginner Rider is defined as never having won Grand or Reserve Walk / Trot, or shown in a
Canter / Lope class at a Tri County show.
You are ineligible for Walk / Trot classes, if BOTH the horse AND rider are NOT beginners.

17. Schooling over fences shall be allowed as posted by the show Division Chairman.

18. For a description of classes, see the State 4-H Show Book or contact the division chair.

SAFETY AND OTHER RIDER RULES:

19. All youth riders are required to wear an SEI or SEI/ASTM approved safety equestrian helmet with chin harness in all classes and all warm-up areas. Additionally, appropriate footwear and approved helmets must be worn, with chin harness fastened, at all times when mounted. This pertains to the entire show grounds from the time of arrival until departure. Failure to comply may result in disqualification.

20. No Stallions will be permitted on grounds. All dogs must be kept on a 6 ft leash.

21. It is the responsibility of the exhibitor's parent/guardian, or exhibitor if of legal age, to determine if he/she is able to compete safely.

22. Management may stop or cancel a class in progress due to storm, accident or other emergency

23. No riding or driving horses faster than a walk in or around parking area, trailers or spectators. Warm up areas will be designated at each show. All harness horses will have a designated area, this will be away from the saddle horses. Extreme care should be taken when driving horses around children on horseback.

24. The State 4-H Horse Show Rule Book governs other show rules not addressed here. The Taylor County, Suwannee County, and Columbia County Extension Services and 4-H Horse Project Committee are not responsible for any accident or loss that may occur to any animal, person, or property, nor damage to vehicles. The exhibitor shall hold harmless and indemnify above against any such accident or loss.

25. English rules not addressed are governed by AHSA. Western rules not addressed here governed by AQHA.

26. A horse may only be shared by children under the age of 18 or a family member. 
"Schooling" or "Tuning Up" a horse by other than children or imediate family members is strictly prohibited and may lead to disqualification.

27. In Hand Trail :This is a non point class. Horses shown in hand at trail are not eligible for ridden trail competition

WARNING Under Florida law, an equine activity sponsor or equine professional is not liable for an injury to, or the death of, a participant in equine activities resulting from the inherent risks of equine activities.