Florida Equine Polebenders Association

RULES AND REGULATIONS Eligible to change and/or have additions FEPC RULES AND REGULATIONS The events to be held are: Open Polebending 3D (1 second split), Youth Polebending 3D (1 second split), under 18 years old as of January 1st. Senior Polebending 3D (1 second split) Ages 40+ as of January 1st. Open Barrels 3D (1 second split) Youths must be under 18 as of January 1st. Seniors must be 40+ as of January 1st. Important – This is a Christian oriented organization so, therefore, no alcoholic beverages, abusing of horses, or any type of misconduct by a person is allowed. This includes foul language. It is intended for this to be a safe environment for you and your family to enjoy. Gossiping and talking abusively behind other’s backs WILL NOT be tolerated. The 2009 circuit year will run April - March If you have a problem needing resolved, please bring it to the attention of the directors. But, please wait till after the show or at a convenient time for the directors. We will have an open door policy; however, please remain professional and be willing to work with us so we can have a smooth and orderly show. Youth riders MUST have an affidavit completed. If Polebending pattern is broken, it will be an automatic disqualification and a no time will be recorded. A competitor will receive a 5 second penalty for each barrel or pole knocked down. Membership fees can be paid by check, cash, or money order. There will be a $25 insufficient check fee for returned checks. Entry fees are Cash only. The Polebending pattern requirements: 21’ between each pole and 21’ from the starting/finishing line to the very first pole in the setup of the pattern. You do not have to be a member of the Florida Equine Athlete (FEPC) to compete; however, to accumulate points and pursue Finals The top 5 in each division for each class (in N and S districts) will go to finals. 16. All contestants, family members, spectators, basically everyone, is responsible for their own insurance. The Florida Equine Athlete (Florida Equine Polebenders Circuit); Melissa Greer, Ph.D.; helpers; employees; and/or host arenas are NOT responsible or liable for any losses, damages, death, injuries, and/ or stolen items to (or of ) a horse, contestant, family member, or spectator. All contestants are responsible for their OWN insurance. This includes while driving to the function, while at the function, and driving from the function. 17. Should there be a tie for a certain place in the top 5 finalists, A run off will take place. If there is a tie between 3 people for 3rd place, all three will compete in a runoff to designate who will fill 3 - 5th place and the rest will fall accordingly (this is whether poles are knocked down, etc) 18. If a person within the field of 5 cannot attend the State fnals, he/she must let the directors know so the list can be moved accordingly. 19. The allocation of purses between divisions has been changed as follows:  1D-50%, 2D-30% and 3D-20%. 20. If a division has no qualified rider, the money for that division is split 50/50 between the other two divisions. 21. A horse and rider will run in the specific division that he or she qualified in with the most points for the finals. If a person qualified in two or more divisions, he/she will run in the highest division qualified for. For example, one qualifies in the 1D with 35 points and the 3D with 40 points, the finalist will run in the 3D because 40 points was earned. 22. All finalists are responsible for a $50 sponsorship fee due 2 months before finals.