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*NBHA
membership and participation in NBHA events is a priviledge, not
a right. Behaviour which is damaging to our association or its
membership will not be tolerated. Violation of any of the
following provisions may subject a member to disqualification
from NBHA events, loss of points, or suspension from the
Association.
1.
Any act in connection with an NBHA sanctioned show or other NBHA
business in violation of this section by a member of the family
of an NBHA member may be deemed to have been committed by the
NBHA member and subject him or her to penalties.
*2.
Any act deemed prejudicial to the best interests of the NBHA may
result in the suspension of a member, including but not limited
to the following.
a. Using
abusive or intemperate language or attempting to threaten,
bribe, influence or harass any contestant, show offical or NBHA
official. Also, any remarks made with the intent to cast
aspersions on the character or integrity of an NBHA official or
show official.
b.
Moving or attempting to move markers at any time.
c.
Use of electronic and/or remotely controlled devices to alter
the outcome of a run.
d.
Abuse of a horse in any way.
e.
Competing while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
f.
Misidentifying a horse in any NBHA class will disqualify
a contestant.
g.
Other conduct that is not in the best interest of the NBHA
or its members.
h. Failure
to make good on a returned check to the NBHA or to any NBHA
sanctioned event, or to any other association which has a
cooperative agreement with the NBHA on returned checks.
i. Show
Management and/or NBHA Directors at their sole discretion shall
have the authority to disqualify or deny entry to any horse they
deem dangerous to the rider, or to other individuals, animals or
property.
3.
Contestants must attempt to make the fastest run possible. Any
obvious attempt to "pull up" or pace their run may
result in the following penalties - 1st offense - Warning,
2nd offense - $25 fine payable to the district hosting the show,
3rd offense- 3 month suspension from NBHA.
4.
Names of suspended members may be published in the Barrel Horse
News.
5.
A member who has been suspended, disqualified, or denied points
under this section may appeal to an appeals committee of NBHA
members and directors appointed by the appropriate State, Area,
or Regional Director. the date, time, and location
of such meeting will be determined by the State or Area
Director. The decisions of such appeals committee
shall be final and binding on all parties.
* - These
items are new or have been changed or revised with this edition
of the NBHA RULES. (Changes are shown in bold)
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