SDMS Show Policies
SDMS Policy Outline
Developed by SDMS Show Committee – Approved by SDMS Board of Directors 3/6/2010
REFUND POLICY
· Only applies to animal or exhibitor
· Need statement from veterinarian or physician on letterhead
· Documentation to be submitted within one week after show
· Only the class fees will be refunded
· Refund will be made after entry check clears bank
· Any appeal must be made at the next board meeting
· No refund for scratched classes
PAYMENT BY CHECK
· There will be a $25 fee for returned checks
· Post dated checks will not be held or accepted
· No open checks will be accepted
OVERPAYMENTS
· Over $10 will be refunded after the entry check clears bank
· $10 or under will be applied to the show as sponsorship
ANIMAL SUBSTITUTION
· Can be made 3 days prior to show and pay office fee for new animal
· No substitutions at the show
· Can scratch one animal and late enter another – one hour prior to show
· No refund for scratched classes
LATE ENTRIES
· Late entries can be made up until one hour prior to the show
· Late fees apply
DOGS
· No dogs permitted in the barn or arena
COMMUNICATION WITH JUDGES
· Communication of any kind with a judge prior to the show will result in disqualification from entire show.
· Judge’s word will prevail. No refunds.
· Also refer to Texas Donkey & Mule Rule Book - Section I: General Rules & Definitions Paragraph 1.1: Show Management, Part A.
YEAR-END AWARDS
· To qualify for year-end awards an animal must participate in 75% of SDMS shows
· Annual dues must be paid prior to the show in order for points to count
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