MILE HI BUCKSKIN
General Show Information

1. Those horses entering IBHA/MHBHA classes must be registered with the International Buckskin Horse Association (IBHA) and present papers at the time of entry. There is no registration of IBHA horses on the grounds. Horses two years old and older must have a T-Tentative or P-Permanent letter before their registration number to be eligible to show. Allow plenty of time (3-4 weeks) to send in papers and pictures to IBHA for registration.
2. Any youth or amateur wishing to show in approved IBHA youth/amateur classes must have a current year youth or amateur membership card from IBHA to present at the show. IBHA Open, Youth and Amateur memberships may now be purchased at a show for an additional fee and are required to show and receive IBHA awards.
3. Once an approved IBHA/MHBHA class has been entered, NO REFUNDS will be given. If only one horse is entered, that class will run and no refund given if you decide to scratch. All-Breed Open classes may scratch if there is only one horse in the class.
   A signed check must be left with open tabs at the time entries are made at the office.
4. In Open All-Breed and Palomino classes, MHBHA reserves the right to combine classes with three or less horses, or split larger classes.
5. Dogs are discouraged at shows and must be kept on leash at all times per insurance and safety requirements.
6. Sportsmanlike conduct toward judges, exhibitors and spectators is expected and required at all times.
7. No materials may be handed out at any MHBHA show which are not approved in advance.
8. Membership applications for MHBHA with payment, will be accepted at the shows. However, all memberships must be approved by the Board at the next Board meeting. Points will be awarded where earned, retroactively upon membership approval.
9. Year-End Awards: Exhibitors and owners must be members of MHBHA to qualify for the MHBHA Year-End Awards Program.
10. In order to be eligible for year end awards, a member is required to choose one of the following options before June 1st of the show season:
    
    1. Work two (2) full days at horse shows or other designated functions or find a suitable substitute to work in his/her place. Fifteen hours of committee work will count as one day.
    2. Pay $150 to MHBHA before June 1st .
       
    3. Get $300 in sponsorships for the show year awards are earned.
11. Horse/exhibitor must show to 80% of the judges offered per show year or earn 10pts in that class to be eligible for year end individual class awards.
12. Horse/exhibitor in IBHA Amateur & Youth must show in a minimum of 5 classes - 1 Halter, 1 Showmanship and minimum 3 performance classes to qualify for year end all-around. IBHA Open horses must show in 5 classes - 1 Halter and 4 performance classes to qualify for year end all-around. Color classes including Dun Factor do not count as a required halter class.
13. Dollar amounts for yearly awards will be determined annually by the board. 50% of the total award amount must be spent on awards to be presented at the banquet. If no award is chosen by the exhibitor by the deadline, the award will be chosen by the board for the full amount.
14. Please note that each show has its own entry fee structure, class schedule, special rules for high points, etc. Refer to individual showbills for complete information.

HIGH POINT YOUTH points are based on youth-one horse/rider - entry in one halter class & one showmanship class req’d.
HIGH POINT AMATEUR points are based on amateur-one horse/one rider - entry in one halter class & one showmanship class req’d.
HIGH POINT OPEN points are based on horse, no limit on exhibitors, - Entry in one conformation halter class req’d - only one color class if entered (the highest pointed one) counts towards high point. ALL TIES FOR DAILY HIGH POINT WILL BE BROKEN.

GRAND Champion halter horse of each sex division will receive at least one more point than any other yearling or older horse in its sex division providing that at least three yearling or older horses were shown in that sex division. The Grand Champion shall be chosen from the first place winners of that sex division.

RESERVE Grand Champion halter horse of each sex division will receive as many points as any other yearling or older horse in its sex division except the Grand Champion. Reserve Grand Champion shall be chosen from the second place winner of the Grand Champion class and the first place winners of the other classes of the sex division.