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Table of Contents

Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................... 3

Awards ............................................................................................................................................................ 4

Eligibility .......................................................................................................................................................... 4

Entries ............................................................................................................................................................. 5

Show / Competition Types ............................................................................................................................... 5

Recognized Governing Organizations ................................................................................................................ 6

Competition Divisions ...................................................................................................................................... 7

Entry Form Specifications ................................................................................................................................. 8

Scoring ............................................................................................................................................................. 9

Champion, High Point & FEI Points .................................................................................................................. 11

FAQs .............................................................................................................................................................. 12

Pyramid Society Definitions ............................................................................................................................ 13

Enrollment Forms ........................................................................................................................................... 14

Sponsorship Information ................................................................................................................................ 18

THE PYRAMID SOCIETY

4067 Iron Works Pkwy, Suite 2 Lexington, Kentucky 40511 USA

Ph: (859) 361-9416, Fax: (859) 255-4810 info@pyramidsociety.org, www.pyramidsociety.org

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WELCOME FROM THE PROGRAM CHAIR

Dear Egyptian Arabian Performance Competitor, Welcome to The Pyramid Society’s Egyptian Arabian Performance Horse Award Program! This program is designed to support and promote Egyptian Arabian performance horses who showed in 2016 in open competition throughout North America. Straight Egyptian and Egyptian-Sired/Bred horses owned by Pyramid Society members and non-members are eligible to compete at no-charge! We encourage you to support the program by enrolling your horses or becoming a sponsor. This program presents a wonderful incentive for you to “get out there” in a variety of competitions and show the world what our wonderful Straight Egyptian and Egyptian-Sired/Bred Arabians can do! Points accumulated throughout the 2016 show season may be submitted by the entry deadline of MARCH 31, 2017. High Point Awards will be presented at the 2017 Egyptian Event and winners will be featured in The Chariot E-Newsletter, on The Pyramid Society’s website and in our annual Yearbook included within the December issue of the Arabian Horse World and distributed year-round. For more information and to enroll online, visit: www.RideEgyptians.com. As always, if you have any questions please contact The Pyramid Society office at (859) 231-0771 or info@PyramidSociety.org.

Yours truly, Jaleen Hacklander Jaleen Hacklander Committee Chair The Performance Horse Award Program

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THE EGYPTIAN ARABIAN PERFORMANCE HORSE AWARD PROGRAM

HANDBOOK 2016 Competition Year

The Pyramid Society’s Egyptian Arabian Performance Horse Award Program (EAPHAP) is designed to recognize performance achievements of Straight Egyptian, Egyptian Sired, and Egyptian Bred horses in a variety of disciplines. This program offers awards based on points earned throughout the year in various performance competitions. Points are earned based on participation, competitive placement/scoring within a discipline with increased point allotments for championships, special recognition (high point awards or best condition--endurance), and for achievements at regional, national and FEI events. In addition to competition in Rated Shows, Schooling Shows (non-Rated Shows) will also earn points towards awards. AWARDS

• Exclusive custom awards will be presented to the owners of the high point horses in each of the four competitive divisions.

• The highest scoring Straight Egyptian and Egyptian Sired/Bred horse in each division will also be honored for their achievement.

• A $100 Pyramid Society Gift Certificate will be awarded to the highest scoring Pyramid Society member owned horse in each division.

• A Versatility Award will be presented to the horse that competes in two or more divisions and receives the highest combined score.

• Breeders of the four divisional winners and the Versatility Award winner will also be

recognized.

• Awards will be presented at the 2017 Egyptian Event and winners will also be featured in: o The Egyptian Arabian Performance Horse Award Program Booth at The Event o The Egyptian Event Show Program o The Pyramid Society’s E-Newsletter, The Chariot o On The Pyramid Society’s website and o In The Pyramid Society’s Yearbook.

ELIGIBILITY

• Participation in this program is FREE and Pyramid Society membership is NOT required for owners of enrolled horses.

• Horses MUST be Straight Egyptian or Egyptian Sired/Bred as defined by The Pyramid Society (Reference Exhibit I at end of the Rulebook) or contact The Pyramid Society for eligibility verification.

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• Each participating horse will require a COMPLETED and separate enrollment form. Forms submitted without complete information may not be processed.

• Only shows conducted within the geographic area of North America are eligible.

• Horses must be registered with one of the following registries: o Arabian Horse Association o Canadian Arabian Horse Registry

• Proof of registration must be available upon request

• All disputes regarding points are to be forwarded to the EAPHAP Committee for their

review. Please include all supporting paperwork. THE DECISION OF THE EAPHAP COMMITTEE IS FINAL.

ENTRIES

• Points may be earned at Rated and Schooling Shows, except in the Distance Riding Division where all competitions must be sanctioned for welfare reasons.

• Eligible entries will include competitions conducted from January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016.

• All completed entries must be submitted to The Pyramid Society on or before March 31st, 2017. No carry-over points from one year to the next will be allowed.

• In addition to submitting a completed entry form, a professional quality, HIGH RESOLUTION digital photo of the horse competing or receiving an award under saddle is requested. Email digital photos on or before March 31st, 2017 to The Pyramid Society - info@pyramidsociety.org.

• It is the sole responsibility of the owner/lessee(s) of the horse to submit their entry form and notify The Pyramid Society of any changes to their entry on or before March 31st, 2017. LATE ENTRIES ARE NOT GUARANTEED INCLUSION.

SHOW / COMPETITION TYPES Shows that are eligible for the Egyptian Arabian Performance Horse Award Program include:

• Arabian Breed Venue or Regular Arabian Horse Association (AHA) Show These are typically local recognized Arabian-only shows (Arabian Horse Association sanctioned) where participants can qualify for the AHA regional and AHA national level shows.

• Open All-Breed Competition A rated show where Arabians compete along side other breeds in a wide variety of disciplines and classes.

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• Rated Show A show that is recognized/sanctioned and governed by one or more of the equine industry’s regulatory organizations—i.e., USEF, AHA, EC, etc.

• Schooling Show These shows are simply for "schooling" which means people who are learning to ride/show or green horses that are just starting their show career are welcome. Any local show not recognized/sanctioned by one of the equine industry’s governing organizations.

RECOGNIZED GOVERNING ORGANIZATIONS

Rated shows governed by the following organizations are eligible for the EAPHAP*:

• 4H = 4H • ACTHA = American Competitive Trail Horse Association • AERC = American Endurance Ride Conference • AHA = Arabian Horse Assoc. • AJC = Arabian Jockey Club • EC = Equine Canada • EE = Egyptian Event • FEI = Federation Equestre Internationale** • NATRC = North Am Trail Ride Conference • NRHA = Nat’l. Reining Horse Assoc. • NCHA = Nat’l. Cutting Horse Assoc. • NRCHA = Nat’l. Reined Cow Horse Assoc. • PC = Pony Clubs of North American Origin • RTA = The Ride and Tie Assoc. • USDF = United States Dressage Federation • USEA = United States Eventing Assoc. • USEF = United States Equestrian Federation

*Additional organizations may be added as deemed appropriate by the EAPHAP Committee **To participate in FEI sanctioned competitions, participants must be registered with the FEI. Registration Identification Numbers (horse or rider) must be included with entry.

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COMPETITION DIVISIONS

To help ensure a level playing field, Competition Divisions were created to group like disciplines that embody similar competitive criteria. The following chart outlines each division and their associated disciplines and class types that are eligible for the EAPHAP.

Division Disciplines* Class Types* Pleasure Class Competition classes that exemplify smooth-gaited movement, impeccable manners and superior tractability that exhibit a horse that is truly a pleasure to ride or drive.

• Western Pleasure • Hunter Pleasure • Sidesaddle • Country English

Pleasure • English Park • English Pleasure • English Show Hack • Native Costume • Carriage Driving • Country Pleasure

Driving

Performance:

• AOTR • AAOTR • JOTR • ATR • JTR • Gentlemen/Ladies – 39>

Driving: • AOTD • AAOTD • JOTD • ATD • ATD • Novice

Eventing & Combined Driving:

• Beginner Novice • Novice • Training • Preliminary • Intermediate • Advanced

Dressage:

• Introductory • Training Level • First Level • Second Level • Third Level • Fourth Level • Prix St. George • Grand Prix

Western Dressage:

• Introductory • Basic • Level 1 • Level 2 • Level 3

All Junior Horse (JH) classes

Working Class Competition classes that demonstrate the sturdy, quick response & agile ability of horses as they perform a variety of problem solving maneuvers that may include an array of obstacles and terrains.

• Working Hunter • Reining • Cutting • Working Cow • Western Trail • English Trail

Distance Riding Competitions having a definitive start and end point that challenge a horse’s stamina, athleticism, speed & willingness to race against others and in some cases the clock.

• Flat Track Racing • Endurance • Competitive Trail

Sport Class Competition classes that showcase the horse’s natural athletic ability and tests their fitness, suppleness, stamina, obedience, & harmony with their rider/driver.

• Dressage • Western Dressage • Eventing • Jumping • Combined Driving • Driven Dressage • Obstacle Driving • Sport Horse Under

Saddle • Sport Horse Show

Hack

*Additional disciplines and class types may be included after careful consideration of the EAPHAP Committee

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ENTRY FORM SPECIFICATIONS To capture all the information necessary to score each participating horse, four entry forms have been developed. Please utilize the specific forms that are associated with your horse’s competition discipline.

Competition Discipline Entry Form

• Flat Track Racing • Endurance • Competitive Trail

Entry Form #1

• Western Pleasure • Hunter Pleasure • Sidesaddle • Country English Pleasure • English Park • English Pleasure • English Show Hack • Native Costume • Carriage Driving • Country Pleasure Driving • Obstacle Driving • Obstacle Challenge • Working Hunter • Reining • Cutting • Working Cow • Western Trail • Jumping • Sport Horse Under Saddle • Sport Horse Show Hack • Pony Club • 4-H

Entry Form #2

• Dressage • Western Dressage • Driven Dressage

Entry Form #3

• Eventing • Combined Driving

Entry Form #4

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SCORING

• Points are weighted according to how high the horse placed (or scored for Dressage); the rank of the venue (Regular-Regional-National-FEI); and special recognition—High Point/Best Condition.

• Participation Points will be awarded for those horses that do not place in an eligible competition to recognize their effort.

• Random verification will be done on submitted entries. Horse owners are responsible for the accuracy of information submitted. Proven fraudulent reporting of results will be grounds for removal from the program and future participation.

SPECIFIC POINT SCORING BY DIVISION/DISCIPLINE

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CHAMPION, HIGH POINT & FEI POINTS

Special Recognition Points

Points

Regular Show Performance Class Champion/50 Mile/Stakes Race Group III 30 Reserve Champion 20 Top 10* 15 Participation Points – Awarded only to a horse that does not place 3 High Point Champion or High Point Horse 30 Best Condition (Endurance) 30 **Regional Champion/75 Mile/Stakes Race Group II 50 Reserve Champion 30 Top 10* 20 Participation Points – Awarded only to a horse that does not place 5 ***National Show Champion/100 Mile/ Stakes Race Group I 100 Reserve Champion 75 Top 10* 50 Participation Points – Awarded only to a horse that does not place 7 Condition Race Champion/25 Mile 25 Reserve Champion 15 Top 10* 10 Participation Points – Awarded only to a horse that does not place 2 FEI Sanctioned Competitions

All Classification of Points (Regular, Participation & Champion) x 3

*Excludes 1st & 2nd place **Equivalent Shows will use this level of scoring for championship classes. They include but not limited to:

• The Egyptian Event • Western Canadian Breeders • Eastern Canadian Breeders • East Coast Championships • Pacific Slopes Championships • CAL-Bred • Scottsdale • 18 AHA Regional Shows

***National level shows include but not limited to: • United States • Canadian • Youth • Sport Horse

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ) If my horse competes in Sport Horse In Hand classes or Halter classes can I submit these for this Program?

No. This program is to recognize horses that are competing under saddle. Can I include on my entry form charity horse shows my horse competes in?

Yes. As long as the show dates fall within the specific timeframe for program eligibility. If this is a non-Rated Show, it will be scored as a Schooling show.

As an owner, do I have to be the one riding my horse in competition?

No. You may have a professional, amateur, or junior rider compete with your horse as long as they follow the rules set forth by the show committee/governing organization.

Can my horse compete in more than one division?

Yes. Use the appropriate entry forms that correspond to the divisions/disciplines that your horse competed in. Your horse will be eligible to compete for awards in every division they enter and will also be eligible to win the Versatility Award.

If my horse wins an award, do I have to attend The Egyptian Event to receive my recognition?

No. It is always special to have award recipients in person to receive their award and we encourage you to attend, but it is not required.

Do I have to be a member of The Pyramid Society to enter my horse in this program?

NO. At this time you do not have to be a member and there is no fee to enter the program. Pyramid Society members developed this program, and as members have coordinated opportunities to further the Egyptian breed all while having fun! Please consider membership if you are not already part of The Society—your support and participation are welcomed.

If I have a question about the program, whom should I call or email?

Call The Pyramid Society at (859) 231-0771 or email info@pyramidsociety.org

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PYRAMID SOCIETY DEFINITIONS To qualify as a STRAIGHT EGYPTIAN a horse must:

• Be registered or eligible by pedigree for registration by the Arabian Horse Registry of America AND trace in every line of its pedigree to horses born in Arabia Deserta; AND trace in every line of its pedigree to a horse which falls within one or more of the following categories:

1. Owned or bred by Abbas Pasha I or Ali Pasha Sherif; 2. Used to create and maintain the Royal Agricultural Society (RAS)/Egyptian Agricultural

Organization (EAO) breeding programs, with the exclusion of Registan and Sharkasi and their lineal descendants;

3. A horse which was a lineal ancestor of a horse described in (1) or (2) above; OR 4. Other than those excluded above, a horse conceived and born in a private stud program

in Egypt and imported directly to the United States and registered by the Arabian Horse Registry of America prior to the extension of the EAO’s supervision to private Egyptian stud programs as reflected in Volume 4 of the EAO’s Stud Book.

EGYPTIAN-SIRED A purebred Arabian who is produced by breeding a Straight Egyptian stallion to a purebred Arabian mare who is not Straight Egyptian. EGYPTIAN-BRED/RELATED A purebred Arabian foaled prior to 2005, whose grandsires were both Straight Egyptian, and whose dam was purebred Arabian but not Straight Egyptian. Only horses of certifiable ancestry are eligible for classification as Straight Egyptian, Egyptian-Sired or Egyptian Bred/Related as defined by The Pyramid Society, and for participation in society-managed programs, including the Performance Horse Award Program. Please contact The Pyramid Society if you are in need of pedigree verification.

4067 Iron Works Pkwy, Suite 2 Lexington, Kentucky 40511 USA

Ph: (859) 361-9416, Fax: (859) 255-4810 info@pyramidsociety.org, www.pyramidsociety.org

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EGYPTIAN ARABIAN PERFORMANCE HORSE AWARD PROGRAM 2016 COMPETITION SEASON

SPONSORSHIPS

Sponsors receive more than a full year of targeted promotion through the far-reaching marketing campaigns of the Egyptian Arabian Performance Horse Award Program (PHAP). Minimum guaranteed promotion for each level listed below with more recognition likely as time and space allow:

$250 $750 $1,500

Supporting Premier Corporate

Logo in the Handbook x x x Logo in the EE Show Program (May 1) x x x Logo in the Yearbook (Nov 1) x x x Logo on signage at the Egyptian Event (May 1) x x x Logo in promotional emails x x x Inclusion on Promotional Fliers x x x Logo on The Pyramid Society website x x x Mention in Press Releases

x x

Mention in Announcements at the 2017 EE (May 15)

x x Dedicated Facebook Post

x x

Dedicated Press Release

x x Banner ad on PHAP Webpage (through Sept 2017)

x

Dedicated eBlast Announcement

x 10 x 10 Booth at the 2017 EE (May 1)

x

Please check your preferred sponsorship level: 2016 Competition Season Sponsorships provide ongoing recognition through July 2017. All payments must be received in full prior to promotion. __ Supporting __ Premier __Corporate 100 word promo text: __________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ OR __ I am unable to provide a full sponsorship but would like to support the program through my donation of: __$25 __$50 __ $75 __$100 $_______ Other Name: _______________________________________ Business Name: __________________________________ Phone: ______________________________________ Email: __________________________________________ Website: _____________________________________________________________________________________

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