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101. General Show Rules

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  1. Classifications of mules shall be Bridled and Green. (Hinny(s) are allowed in any classes that mules enter unless otherwise stated and, from this point forward, will be classified as mules)
    1. Classes may be offered for each; or Open to both; or to Open, Bridled and Green inclusively. Mules only are allowed. No exotics, such as Zonkey or Zorse, will be placed or used in any class at an AMA show.
    2. Bridled mules must use appropriate bridled equipment, and Green must use appropriate equipment in any Open class or be disqualified.
    3. Animals shall receive year-end points in their respective divisions (such as Open Trail). Bridled mules earn toward Western Performance and Green mules toward Green Western. Etc.
  2. Patterns for trail, reining, jumping, etc., classes must be posted and made public at least one hour before class.
  3. Silver tack shall not be considered by the judge.
  4. Starting order – Management shall draw for position in which the entries shall compete. Post entries shall go first in reverse order received.
  5. Classes receiving over 25 entries shall be split.
  6. Equipment and attire are defined in their respective Divisions under General Rules. Also, see Appendix A – Equipment for diagrams of bits.
  7. A score of zero (0) shall not place.
  8. Failure to enter or leave the arena mounted will be cause for disqualification, unless asked by judge.
  9. All exhibitors must enter the arena with the correct contestant number in a visible manner. Failure to do so will result in disqualification.