WELCOME EXHIBITORS!

2012

WORLD WIDE PAINT HORSE CONGRESS

JULY 25-29, 2012

Air-Conditioned Show Arena!

Air-Conditioned Stalls!

American Royal 1701 American Royal Dr

Kansas, City MO 64102

HOST HOTEL:

Best Western Inn & Conference Center Rainbow Village, 501 SW BLVD, KC, KS 66103

(913) 677-3060 Special rates available for those with the WWPHC.

Additional Area Hotel: Hilton Garden Inn

520 Minnesota Avenue, Kansas City, Kansas 66101 913-342-7900

Special rates available for those with the WWPHC

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Thanks for

YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT OF THE

CONGRESS !!

FEATHERLITE TRAILERS

OF KANSAS CITY

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Co-sponsored by:

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Missouri Paint Horse Club

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Zone 3 points Friday through Sunday!

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email: wwphc@hotmail.com or call (316) 772-5762

Early Stalls: Due July 1, 2012

Early Entries: Due July 15, 2012

Show Officials

KPHA President Casey West (785) 479-6817

MPHC President Kim Garrett (573) 808-1764

Show Manager Bryan Bergeson (660) 287-0215

Show Secretary Diane Gage (316) 772-5762

Barn Manager Blair Bergeson (660) 596-2090

WWPHC Trade Show John Dunn (816) 898-4284

Veterinarian information at show

Show Phone during show only (316) 737-3309

Judges:

ABCD EFGH IJKL

Keith Longacre Sandy Jirkovsky Scott Merritt Gary Werner Terry Sartain Tom McBeath Brent Harnish Jim Coone Sally Puzacke Mike Sheppard Mike Swain Bill Mitchell 3-12-2012

THANKS FOR THE GATORS AND

YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT OF THE

CONGRESS !

JOHN DEERE

FRIES LAWN & LEISURE

KANSAS CITY

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STALL INFORMATION

EVERY HORSE MUST HAVE A STALL

Early Stalls: $125 per stall – postmarked by July 1, 2012

Late Stalls: $175 per stall – postmarked after July 1, 2012

Stall locations assigned by management. All special requests must be made

by July 1, 2012. Stalls will be reserved under the name of the person making

payment. Exhibitors must check in with the show office for stalling

assignments. Stall assignments will be made based on the order received.

STALLS AVAILABLE ON TUESDAY, JULY 24th AT 8:00 AM

NO EARLY ARRIVALS

Information on local overnight facilities available at:

www.kansaspainthorse.com

BEDDING

Shavings are $9.00 per bag, can be pre-paid with entries. Shavings will also

be available at the show for the same price. No outside bedding allowed.

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ENTRY FEES and DEADLINES

All pre-entries for the show must be postmarked on or before July 15,

2012. Entries postmarked after July 15th will be charged a one-time $50 per

horse late fee. Pre-entered horses may add classes at the show without

penalty.

Open/Novice Am/Amateur/WT Amateur

$10 per class per judge

Amateurs/Nov. Am – No cross over fees to open classes on the same

horse/exhibitor combination.

$10 per class per judge or $39 flat fee per judge

Novice Youth/Youth/WT youth – No cross over fees to open classes on the

same horse/exhibitor combination

$8 per class per judge or $29 flat fee per judge

All Day Horse Fee – One horse, multiple exhibitors, multiple divisions –

$59 flat fee per judge

Lead-line $4 per judge

Goat Tying: $5 livestock fee per run

Office charge: $10 per horse per judge

Pattern Books: $5 each

Laminated number - $5 per set, monies go to the Kansas Amateurs

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WWPHC Show Rules

Adding Classes

Individuals may add a class until 6 pm the night before the class is to be held. All

fees must be paid at the time of entry by either an open signed check or credit card

information left in the office. Once a horse is entered (and paid) into the show,

there are no late fees to add classes. Late additions to classes (after the 6 pm night

before the class is held) must be approved by show management.

Arena Gate Calls/Holding Pen Procedure

There will be a holding pen for all classes. A two-minute holding pen call will be

enforced . Working orders will be posted at least one hour prior to the class being

held. Only exhibitors will be allowed in the holding pen. No spraying in the holding

pen or alley way. Halter classes will have a one-minute gate call.

Awards

Points will be calculated according to APHA rules SC-150, AM-1001 and YP-095.

Class Awards:

Will be given for each class offered. To be eligible for class awards the

exhibitor is required to show to all judges for which the class is offered. Open

exhibitor – 8 judges, all others – 12 judges.

High Point and Reserve High Point awards will be given for the following:

Open, Solid Paint Bred Open, Solid Paint Bred Amateur, Classic Amateur,

Masters Amateur, Novice Amateur, Amateur Walk-Trot, Youth 14-18, Youth 13 &

under, Novice Youth, and Walk-Trot Youth.

To be eligible for High Point Awards, all but Open exhibitors must show halter and

three performance classes to all 12 judges, shows A, B, & C. Open exhibitors must

show halter and three performance classes to all 8 judges, shows A, B & C. Halter

and three performance classes are required for ALL high point awards, including

novice and walk-trot awards. The horse must be shown in its respective youth or

amateur class to be eligible for high point awards.

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Award Presentations

In individual working classes, exhibitors are required to return to the arena for the

awards presentation upon completion of judging. Exhibitors wishing to have

awards shipped to them will be assessed shipping charges.

Breaks

If time permits, any break(s) will be announced daily by the announcer.

Class Patterns

Patterns will be available in the office for $5. Patterns will be posted near the

arena. Pattern books may be prepaid with entries and will be available at check in.

Class Splits/Working Orders

Rail classes will be split into at least two goes when there are 20 or more entries.

Working orders for classes will be posted at the Show Office and by the arena.

Working orders are a random, computerized draw. The working order will be

followed. Should an exhibitor miss his/her slot to work, they may be disqualified

from the class.

Combining or Dividing Classes

Combining or dividing classes will be at the discretion of show management and

follow all APHA rules as outlined in the 2012 APHA Rulebook.

Disqualification

Any exhibitor, horse or owner disqualified from a class for any reason, will not be

eligible for a refund. When disqualification is made by Show Management or any

Show Official, their decision is final.

Dogs

All dogs are to be confined or tethered by a leash. Loose dogs will be subject to

pick-up and fines by local animal control.

Drug Testing & Tail Testing

APHA rules for drug testing and tail testing will be strictly adhered to.

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Exhibitor Agreement

By submitting an entry, an exhibitor agrees to abide by all rules as set forth by the

APHA, KPHA and MPHC when entering classes sanctioned by any of these

organizations. All decisions made by Show Management are final.

Final Interpretation of Rules

The show will be conducted in accordance with the rules and regulations of the

American Paint Horse Association Official Rule Book. Sitting members of the

WWPHC Committee, who are present at the time, or show management will

adjudicate any dispute not covered by the APHA rules. Their decision will be final.

Any person(s), farm, ranch or partnership under suspension by the American Paint

Horse Association, or having outstanding debts to KPHA, MPHC or WWPHC shall not

be permitted to exhibit in any class at the WWPHC or be on the premises during the

WWPHC.

Funds

All payments must be made payable to the WWPHC in U.S. Funds. Foreign entrants

are required to pay in the manner specified below:

U.S. currency OR

Check drawn on a U.S. bank OR

World or international money order.

Credit/Debit Cards

Payments may be made using Visa, MasterCard or Discover Card. There is a 3%

convenience fee, rounded up to the next full dollar. Must include the 3 or 4 digit

security code from the back of the card.

Policies on Check Cashing

The KPHA and MPHC will not cash any personal checks.

Individual Judge Placing Ribbons

Ribbons for individual judge’s placing in all classes will be available for pickup in the

show office.

Missouri Health Requirements

Current Coggins and Health Papers are required. An Equine Passport issued within

6 months of the last day of the show is acceptable. Exhibitors/owners/trainers are

responsible for being aware of any animal health requirements for the state of

Missouri.

Liability

The KPHA and MPHC will in no way be responsible for any loss, damage, or injury to

horses exhibited or any article of any kind that may be lost, stolen, destroyed or in

any way injured. Each exhibitor will be solely responsible for any loss, injury, or

damage done to, occasioned by, or arising from any horses or article owned or

exhibited by him/her. The exhibitor shall indemnify the KPHA and MPHC and their

employees against all legal or other proceedings, claims or demands of any kind or

nature in regards thereto or that may arise from negligence of person in charge of

any such horses or articles. By entering the show and/or arriving at the show

grounds, you agree to the above release of liability.

Postmarks and Late Entry Charges

Only postmarks from an official Post Office are acceptable, postal meters are not

acceptable; and will be used in determining any and all deadlines regarding entries,

stall reservations, etc. Dates on emailed or faxed items will be used in lieu of

postmarks, if they are accompanied with the appropriate electronic payments.

Postmark dates on certified or registered mail will be accepted.

Refunds – Entry Fees Refunds will only be considered due to injury or illness of a horse or rider. All

refund requests must be on an official WWPHC refund request form and

accompanied by a veterinarian or physician’s written statement on their letterhead.

All refund requests must be submitted to the Show Secretary prior to the start of

the horse show. The Refund Request form is available from the Show Secretary or

on the website www.kansaspainthorse.com. The only refunds considered after the

start of the show will be in the event of death.

If mailed, the refund request must be postmarked by July 25, 2012. NO

EXCEPTIONS. No refund allowances may be used at the show. If a horse is

disqualified from showing by the Show Management or Officials, or if a horse is

entered and not shown, all fees will be forfeited. Once a refund is requested, the

original horse entered my not be shown in any class for the remainder of the show.

Substitutions for an injured horse may be made at no penalty until 6 pm the night

before the scheduled class. Refunds for $25 and under will not be paid. There will

be no refunds on scratched classes.

Regular Class Refunds Refund requests postmarked on or before July 15

th, 2012, with proper

documentation, will be considered for a refund of 100% of each class entry fee and

stock fees. No office charges will be refunded. Refund requests postmarked after

July 15, 2012 and postmarked by July 25, 2012, with proper documentation, will be

considered for a refund of 75% of each class entry fee. Absolutely no office

charges will be refunded.

Stall Refunds

Post marked on or before July 1, 2012: Will be entitled to a refund of 100% of each stall less a $5 per stall handling fee. 100% of the shavings will be refunded.

Postmarked July 2, 2012 to July 15, 2012 Will be entitled to a refund of 75% of each stall. 100% of shavings will be refunded.

Postmarked July 16, 2012 to July 24, 2012: Will be entitled to a refund of 50% of each stall. 100% of shavings will be refunded.

After July 24, 2012: No refunds will be given for stalls or shavings.

Returned Checks

Any check returned to the WWPHC office for any reason, will necessitate payment

by certified funds, as well as a $30.00 returned check charge or stop payment

charge in order for entries to be processed. If the situation is not rectified prior to

arriving at the horse show, the agent/owner must bring certified funds to the Horse

Show Office for the entries to be processed. Any applicable late fees will also be

applied due to the returned check(s). Parties who have had checks returned in

prior years to the WWPHC, MPHC or KPHA will be required to submit entries using

certified funds.

Right To Refuse

In accordance with APHA Rules, show management reserves the right to refuse,

accept conditionally, or cancel any entries, also to disqualify exhibitors, prohibit

exhibition of entries and cancel awards without damage.

RV Hookups

Recreational vehicle hookups are handled through the American Royal and are on a

“first come, first served” basis. Contact: Al Davis: (816) 221-9800

Schedule Changes

The show management reserves the right, if necessary, before or during the show,

to make schedule changes, cancel or combine classes when less than three entries

are received, after the first entry deadline, without liability. However, no class will

start before the posted time. It is the exhibitor’s responsibility to be informed of

any schedule or venue changes. If an exhibitor(s) chooses to not exhibit in a

combined class when show management deems necessary, he/she will not receive

a refund. However, if the class is cancelled by show management, a refund will be

given.

Security

Security of personal property (horses, tack, trailer, vehicles, etc.) is the

responsibility of each individual.

Show Office Hours

Show office will be open 90 minutes prior to show times and until the end of

competition each day. The show secretary will be available from noon until 10pm

on Tuesday, July 24, 2012. All business must be conducted during those hours.

Note: Entries close at 6pm the night before the class is scheduled.

Stall Office

The stalls and shavings sales will be coordinated through the main show office.

There will be someone available beginning on Tuesday at 8 am.

Substitutions

Any substitutions of horse or rider must be coordinated through the show office.

Tack Changes

A maximum time period of three minutes after the final class call will be allowed for

tack changes. Tack changes must be requested in advance through the gate person

or the two minute gate rule will apply. Tack changes will retire to the holding pen

to complete the change.

Tie-Breaker System

A tie-breaker judge will be designated by show management and remain in effect

for the entirety of the show.

Overall Congress Champion and Reserve Congress Champion Stallion, Mare, and

Gelding will be determined first by the horse with the most Grands, then the most

Reserves, if a tie still exists, then the tiebreaker judge will be utilized.

Timer Failure

A backup stop watch will be used. See Rule SC-185.K.

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Withdrawing From a Class

Please advise the Horse Show Office if you are withdrawing from a class.

As of 3/12/2012-Watch for Future Updates.

2012 WORLD WIDE PAINT HORSE CONGRESS

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