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2. HM Programs: Shadow The pony clubber will "shadow", or follow a Chief Horse Management Judge (CHMJ) as the Chief's Assistant Judge (AHMJ). The Assistant will learn about tack room set up, equipment checks, turnout inspections, safety checks, turnbacks and general rally HM. This program is for younger members (13 years old or younger and UR-D3) who have little or no rally experience and would like to learn more about HM. Lunch will be provided.

3. Expectations of Shadow Armband with filled out USPC medical card Appropriate barn boots (no rubber boots) Appropriate rally attire Club polo if possible For the younger pony club members Usually 13 years and under UR-D3 Little to no rally experience Plan on being in the barns all day

4. HM Programs: Mentor The pony clubber will be paired with an experienced Horse Management Judge (HMJ) to learn how to be an Assistant HMJ. Once they satisfactorily complete their training, they will be permitted to do basic tasks such as equipment checks, turnbacks, and general HM help in the barn. This program is for pony clubbers who are 14 years old or older, C1HM or higher, have rally & HM experience and have a desire to become an AHMJ.

5. Mentor AHMJ Training Appropriate AHMJ attire required Appropriate barn boots (no rubber boots) Polo shirt and khaki pants or shorts of appropriate length C1 HM and 14 years old and up Not just for the pony clubber; adults with appropriate skills welcome Not a program for everyone, recommendation needed

6. HM at the Club Level HM training for rally begins at home Mounted meetings Safety check and Helmet check every time! No exceptions! Page 27-28 of the 2014 HM rulebook for Helmet fit Arm bands and USPC medical card Worn at all times on the upper arm USEA card is not acceptable. Why? It does not have the USPC release on the other side Both sides must be filled out for the person wearing it Proper Footwear Appropriate at all times! Adults and clinicians too

7. Club Level: Mount Halter fit and Labeling Fit correctly at home, clean and supple Correctly labeled Competitor’s name or competitor number and stall number Halter remains on mount at all times while in stall unless permission from CHMJ has been granted for its removal during the day Stall Card TPR is correct, what vet and vet box vets use as a base line for mount Fill out completely! Competitor number and Chaperone are commonly left off Must stand while holding a mount Forbidden to be sitting down while holding Forbidden to be sitting down near someone holding a mount

8. Mount: Common Problems Mane Dirty and grimy at scalp yet the rest is clean Due to not cleaning the entire way to scalp Tail Dirty and grimy at scalp yet the rest is clean Due to not cleaning the entire way to scalp Tick residue and large dandruff flakes at tip of tail Tangled Not combed or too much product If it is dripping with product it “might” be tangle free but it is no longer clean!

9. Mount: Common Problems Sheath/Udder Regular care at home Should only need a quick cleaning for rally Be careful about what products you used to clean “She/He Kicks” is not an excuse; if it cannot be checked then it is assumed to be dirty Unsuitable Mount Mounts that kick, rear, run away, are too hot for rider or other dangerous behavior are not suitable If pony clubber cannot fully care for and ride mount on their own then it may not be suitable for them

10. Tack: Common Problems Metal not clean or polished Is it green, brown, gooey or dirty? If so it is not clean Is it dull? If so it is not polished Be careful and make sure to wipe off any metal polish that gets onto the leather Leather Clean No metal polish, jockeys, dirt or residue Safe All stitch intact and no holes, cracks or rot Supple Cared for at home regularly; cannot do this last minute Too much oil makes it gather dirt and be slick to hold or sit on

11. Turnout Inspection Be on time or if possible a few minutes early If you only need 20 min of warm up but have an hour after your inspection you may go back to your stall and wait – get a safety before leaving Introduction Name Certification – HM certification not riding certification Club/Center Attire is Formal or Informal Mount issues – ex. Ear shy, large tumor under belly… “and we are ready for inspection”

12. Safety Check Your turnout inspect counts as a safety check for that one ride Must receive a safety check before each ride after that Usually a safety check station is at or near the HM office Come fully prepared to mount immediately after check

13. Turnback Two kinds: Full or Modified They may be done as an individual or as a team May come to you or you come to the HM office/station Bits Clean! No slobber, grass or goo Girth, Pads, Boots Wiped off, minimal horse hair, if any Tack Wiped off, no sweat or grime Riding Boots Wiped off, no sweat or dirt

14. Turnback: Mount No sweat marks Check around ears Check girth and saddle area No sand or dirt Check between legs and belly Dry and brushed A little damp is ok but just washed is not Feet picked out If braided – They are removed May come with standing wraps on

15. Required Equipment Should never have anything missing! Never, ever! Extra Equipment Clean, safe and fits all mounts and pony clubbers Boot and toe trees Made and put in boots prior to arriving at rally They do have a purpose No expired antibiotic Thermometer: Works, Digital only Pony clubbers know what everything is and what it is for Labeled! This includes bridle and saddle racks

16. Vet Box at Eventing Rallies Make sure your kids are aware of how a vet box works Stable Managers are very important and are expected to help everyone in the vet box Riders should not “hand off” their mount unless they are in distress Report immediately to vet, dismount and wait until the vet is done before removing any tack Remove tack and begin sponging and walking Pay attention and when vet calls your number report back immediately Do not leave vet box until vet tells you that you are cleared to go back to barns Must report to vet box even if you are eliminated or retire on course

17. HM at Rally Chief Horse Management Judge (CHMJ) Your friend! Here to help you and up hold the rules Only one who assigns points or gives back points Listens to inquiries, makes decisions and is a mediator Assistant Horse Management Judge (AHMJ) CHMJ’s eyes and ears Reports back to CHMJ what they see and hear No control of points

18. Start of Rally You are expected to arrive on the grounds with enough time to unload before the official start of rally Once rally has started, non participants (adults, siblings, coaches, chaperones and other non competitors) are not permitted in the barns until after awards HM judges will begin judging once rally has officially begun Don’t hover at or near barns; your pony clubber is fine Those adults standing around near barns will be put to work

19. Briefing Briefings are important to attend Pay attention as the CHMJ will give you important information If it is mentioned during the briefing then you are expected to know it and follow any directions given Ask questions or ask for clarification on things you do not understand Suggested to bring a notebook and write down all important information

20. Neutral Zone Can be a stall, picnic area or pavilion Where you drop off lunches, clothing, drinks or other items needed Make arrangements with your pony clubbers before hand or contact them on their phones if they have them HMJs are not a delivery service and only will deliver items or go and get pony clubber under certain circumstances Sick, needs medication, injury…

21. Barns Open and Close Barns open All mounts are to be feed at the same times when the barns open! Mount is not feed grain? They still need hay, water and their stall cleaned Barns close Pick stall Feed Top off water buckets and put out top off buckets Empty Trash Night Checks Make arrangements if mount has needs after barns close No one is allowed in barns after they close without permission from CHMJ

22. Cell Phones May only be used in areas where direct interaction with horses will not take place Neutral zone Tack room Feed room HM office Never used Stall While handling a mount Competition area Not on your person while riding

23. Jogs Be properly turned out and on time If jogs begin at 10am then you should be ready and walking your mount by 9:50am Numerical Order unless you are told otherwise Show us you all know how to count Be proactive in getting in order Practice at home You and your mount are expected to know how to jog correctly

24. Tack Room Neat, Tidy and Organized If you cannot find your stuff you may end up being late Only bring things you need Trunks can be used as chairs Everyone does not need to bring their own trunk Do you really need all that stuff? Are you really going to use all that stuff?

25. Tack Room: Good

26. Tack Room: Bad

27. Feed Room Neat, Tidy and Organized Door kept closed and locked when no one is inside Correctly labeled Should be easy for anyone to walk in and know exactly what to feed each mount Hay tied up Loose hay swept up Everything put away No manure left in basket/wheelbarrow

28. Feed Room: Good

29. HM Scores Posted in an area near HM office For competitors only Sorry parents, chaperones, coaches and others, but you may not view these sheets during the competition No taking pictures of them and sending to others This results in unauthorized assistance Per MidSouth policy all HM sheets will be given to your DC/center. If multiple clubs/centers are on a team, then sheets will be copied and given to each DC/center

30. Inquiries Maximum of 30 min after HM sheet is posted to make an inquiry When possible make SM the captain of the team They have less chance of being unavailable when HM sheets are posted Make sure Captain understands they need to go view HM sheets when they are posted If Captain is unavailable make sure the other team members let CHMJ that an inquiry is likely

31. Inquiries Ask about comments or points you do not understand Inquiry about points that you feel are incorrect or harsh DO NOT inquiry when points are legitimate and deserved Be honest and learn from mistakes Bring rulebook opened to correct page when inquiring about a point based rule

32. Do it Right the First Time Do it right the first time No CHMJ or AHMJ is required to give you a chance to correct mistakes and this includes helmet fit, labeling and having everything in the barn when equipment checks begin If it is not correct, then do not be surprised when points are given Most CHMJs will make exceptions for D1s and D2s, but do not count on that

33. Rulebook Read the rulebook! It is your guide and does not take that long to read The HM committee spends much of their time to making it easy to read and informative Please respect their hard work and read it Newsletter Has important information and should be considered part of the rulebook when it comes to inquires

34. Evaluations Take them seriously Fill out as a team Do not write mean or untrue comments about a CHMJ or an AHMJ just because they caught you doing something incorrectly or penalized you for breaking rules Be honest If a rule was made up or there was a problem then write it down with as much information as possible They are read by the HMO and the RS and the comments are taken seriously

35. Attitude Rally is what you make it If you come with a bad attitude, then you probably will not have a good time I have heard many pony clubbers say that they had no chance of winning the riding portion but they plan to win or at least do very well in HM HM is easy if you have read and understand the rulebook

36. Complaints Complaints and issues should be brought to the HMO’s attention immediately when the incident happens and not 6 months from now Should be done in private and not where anyone can overhear HMO might be busy at the time but will make a plan to meet after finishing