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*NBHA membership and participation in NBHA
events is a privilege, not a right. Behavior 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, being denied entry to 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 official 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. |
