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2014 HM Handbook & Rules for Rallies What’s New! Then and Now Highlights

Sometimes, change is good. “Don't fear change, embrace it.” by Anthony J. D’Angelo

Organization of f 2014 HM Handbook Part 1 – Required by Competitors for competition; includes: Rules for Rallies Helmet Requirements & Fitting – Appendix G HM Required Equipment Checklist Amplification – Appendix H Veterinarian Letter – Appendix F Stall Card Sample – Appendix I Feed Chart Sample – Appendix I HM Score Sheets – Appendix D HM Evaluations – Appendix E

Part 2 – Not required by Competitors for competition; includes: Judges’ Guide to HM at USPC Rallies Uniform Officiation Rules – Appendix A Uniform Chaperone Duties – Appendix B HM Judges Confirmation and Briefing Guides – Appendix C Part 3 – Not required by Competitors for competition; includes: Organizing the HM Program for USPC Rallies

Front cover design updated to match discipline rulebooks. New: Part 1 titled: USPC Horse Management Rules for USPC Rallies Old: Part 1 titled: USPC Horse Management Rules at USPC Rallies HM2 – 2a – Governing Documents New: added Current USPC Manuals of Horsemanship Old: deleted All references to: USPC Guide to Bandaging Your Horse and, USPC Guide to Longeing and Ground Training (replaced with “current USPC Manuals of Horsemanship”)

HM5 – 5a – Competitor Eligibility New: These skills must be developed before arriving at the Rally. Regardless of the USPC Member’s level or certification, the Member must be capable of fulfilling the following basic requirements to be eligible to Rally: • The stall/tie area must be kept safe and clean • The mount must have water or be offered water at least every hour, and • All equipment must be in safe condition and the Competitor must know how to use it. Old: • These skills should be developed before arriving at the Rally.

HM6 – 6e – Neutral Zone New: The Neutral Zone is a designated area open to Competitors, Chaperones and parents where the delivery/pick-up of lunches, money, ice, medications, etc. can be coordinated. It is also a convenient place for teams to meet Chaperones or Coaches. • The Neutral Zone location will be communicated at the opening briefing. • It is encouraged for competitors, parents, Chaperones and Coaches to coordinate specific meeting times prior to the start of the competition day, if possible. • Competitors are encouraged to speak to parents, Chaperones and Coaches in the Neutral Zone or while as a spectator. Unauthorized Assistance is still not permitted anywhere on the competition grounds. For more information regarding Assistance & Unauthorized Assistance, refer to HM 6d & 6f respectively. Old: The Neutral Zone is a designated area open to Competitors, Chaperones and parents, where arrangements may be made for delivery/pick up of lunches, medications, etc., and for teams to meet Chaperones.

HM6 – 6o 6o New: New section added 6o. Leaving the Barn Area During the Competition Day It is expected that competitors will leave the barn area from time to time. It is acceptable for competitors to leave the barn area if all barn/horse care responsibilities are finished and team members have communicated to each other where they will be and when they will return. The CHMJ will announce any specific expectations regarding leaving the barn area, during the Initial Briefing. Some examples of possible expectations are: • Requiring that the team communicate to the discipline’s HM office that the team is leaving • Signing out/signing in from the barn area • Specific daily barn open and barn closing procedures

HM7 – 7a.1 – Helmet Check New: Helmets at USPC Activities Acceptable Unacceptable Helmet must meet all requirements Helmet has any of the following below: deficiencies:  Fit properly  Does not fit properly  Certification by one of the following  Does not have certification by an international or national safety bodies: approved international or national American Society for Testing safety body •  Poor condition (e.g., cracks, frayed Materials (ASTM), • European Normes (BS-EN), harness) ▪ British (PAS), ▪ Australian/New Zealand (AS/NZ) ▪

HM7 – 7a.1 – Helmet Check Old: Helmets at USPC Activities Acceptable Unacceptable Helmet must meet all requirements Helmet has any of the following below: deficiencies: Fit Properly Does not fit properly ASTM/SEI approval* Does not have an ASTM/SEI seal *Indicates the helmet meets ASTM Poor condition (e.g., cracks, frayed standards, verified by the Safety harness) Equipment Institute (SEI), which maintains an updated list of helmets meeting ASTM F1163.

HM7 – 7a.2 – When a Helmet is Not Acceptable New: Any questions a Member, Parent and/or Chaperone has about helmet fit or condition will be referred to the TD. Old: Any questions a Member, Parent and/or Chaperone has about helmet fit or condition will be referred to the TD or the Organizer.

General Requirements for Attire at all times at USPC Activities Item Requirements Identification Members must wear their pinnie and/or other designated form of ID as applicable. Medical Armband Members must wear an Armband on either upper arm with a copy of their current, complete and signed Medical Card at all times while on competition grounds.  To protect the Members’ privacy, it is recommended that the Medical Card be folded so the personal information is not easily seen.  At the discretion of the Organizer, Quiz Competitors may carry their Medical Card either in their Name Tag holders or in an Armband. – this line has been deleted from 2014 HMH  Tetrathlon Competitors will not be required to wear their armbands while shooting or swimming, but must have them visible and next to them for these activities and must wear them at all other times. Tip: Safety pins may be used to secure an armband to a sleeve to keep the Armband from slipping down.

HM7 – 7b – Je Jewelry ry New: added line • Any Member choosing not to remove the jewelry will be disqualified from the entire competition by the TD/Ground Jury. • Medical alert jewelry is permitted. Old: • Any Member choosing not to remove the jewelry will be disqualified from the entire competition by the TD/Ground Jury.

HM7 – 7c – Unmounted Attire New:

HM7 – 7c – Unmounted Attire Old:

HM7 – 7e – Attire for Horse In Inspections (J (Jog Out) New: added line Competitor attire for Horse Inspections (Jog Outs) must be safe, appropriate, neat and clean. Horse Inspections (Jog Outs) are often the first time the judge(s) see Competitors and their mounts. Therefore, out of respect for the Inspection Panel and to make a good first impression, Competitors must dress in a safe and appropriate manner, to include: - Proper unmounted (HM7c) or mounted (HM7f) footwear -Neat slacks/skirt/walking shorts/riding pants and Polo or other neat, workmanlike attire, (e.g., khakis and a Polo shirt), and -Approved helmet (HM7a and Appendix G) Gloves are recommended, but not required. Blue jeans and blue jean shorts are not permitted.

HM7 – 7g – Exercising & Schooling Attire New: Proper exercising & Schooling attire includes: • Approved helmet (HM7a) • Jodhpurs, breeches, riding tights or discipline appropriate long pants • Collared shirt that covers the shoulder, e.g., Polo shirt, and • Approved mounted footwear (HM7f). Old: Proper exercising & Schooling attire includes: • Approved helmet (HM7a) • Long pants • Collared shirt that covers the shoulder, e.g., Polo shirt, and • Approved mounted footwear (HM7f).

HM7 – 7i – Attire for Turnout In Inspection. New: Changed header wording

HM7 – 7i – Attire for Turnout In Inspection, , cont. New: New wording in Neckware, Pants, Boots, Belts, Spurs

HM7 – 7j j – Mandatory ry Removal of f Ja Jackets New: Turnout Inspection: -(no wording change) - (no wording change) -All riders must wear a collared shirt with long or short sleeves if they are not wearing a jacket. -Sleeveless riding shirts/ratcatchers and T-Shirts are not permitted. Old: Turnout Inspection: -(no wording change) -(no wording change) Note: All riders must wear a collared shirt with long or short sleeves if they are not wearing a jacket. T-Shirts are not permitted.

HM8 – 8a – Overview – Saddlery & Bitting New: Added Safety Old and/or worn equipment is acceptable as long as it is in safe condition and reflects proper care. Tack is judged according to the requirements for the different certification levels in the following areas: SAFETY, CLEANLINESS and SUPPLENESS

HM8 – 8e – Tack Exceptions New

HM8 – 8e – Tack Exceptions Old

HM10 – 10b – Handling, g, Leading, g, & Tying Mounts New: Added Manual reference. No other changes in this section. • Mounts must be handled and led safely at all times. (refer to current USPC Manual of Horsemanship) HM10 – 10c – Bandaging New: Deleted the following bullet. No other changes in section. • Bandages may not be left on for more than 12 hours at a time.