 |
Your
connection to California 's Paint Horse Industry. |
I. Structure and Function of the CCC
A. Definition
The CCC is an ad hoc committee of the whole representing the
State of California.
B. Purpose
The purpose of the CCC is to promote the Paint Horse industry,
including all projects, functions, events, awards, etc., deemed
appropriate by the CCC members and as approved by the clubs.
1. The particulars of each project, function, event, award,
etc., are to be worked out and approved by the members as sanctioned
by the individual clubs and filed for future reference.
C. Members
The CCC shall be composed of two elected representatives of each
club, and their terms shall be staggered so there will always
be a carryover member. A CCC alternate can be any club member
in good standing with written or verbal approval of their club
president.
D. Officers
The CCC shall elect from its members a chairman and vice-chairman.
The chairman may appoint the secretary and treasurer provided
the committee members approve them. In case of a vacancy on
the board, club representatives will elect a new board member.
1. Duties of Officers
a. Chairman: Shall conduct all meetings and serve in such capacity
as normally associated with the chairmanship.
b. Vice Chairman: Shall conduct all meetings in the absence
of the chairman and assist the chairman as required.
c. Secretary: Shall keep an accurate record of the business
conducted and make available copies of these minutes to each
member as soon as possible after each meeting.
d. Treasurer: Shall keep an accurate financial accounting and
record of all monies used by the CCC or its committees or designees
and assist in the audit of these financial records at the end
of each fiscal year.
i. The yearly audit is to be conducted by two people or a CPA
not of the CCC but appointed by the CCC.
ii. The final report must be submitted within 30 days of the
end of the fiscal year.
e. Immediate Past Chairman: Shall remain on the CCC for one
year to maintain continuity, but shall have no voting rights.
f. If CCC desires, reps will appoint three zone representatives
to sit on zone committee. CCC will reimburse zone reps for
air fare or mileage only. The zone reps will be expected to
attend 3 out of 4 zone meetings or the CCC chairperson has the
option to appoint a replacement representative.
E. California Youth Team
The California youth team advisory committee shall officially
govern the California State youth team.
1. The California youth team advisory committee (CYTAC) shall
consist of three members, one of which must be a CCC representative.
a. Committee chairperson
b. Northern representative
c. Southern representative
2. The committee chairperson shall appoint the other two committee
advisors.
3. The CCC representative member of the CYTAC will present a
report at each CCC meeting. The report shall include such topics
as: current funds, eligibility rules, fund raisers, etc.
4. The CYTAC purpose is to guide the youth, explain and clarify
rules and generally act as advocate for the youth.
5. The CYTAC shall organize regular meetings during each year
as needed to efficiently perform youth team business.
6. YOUTH TEAM SIGN UPS WILL BEGIN IN SEPTEMBER
7. The youth shall be responsible for making decisions concerning
their team, i.e. number of teams to go to the APHA World Show,
team eligibility rules, team names, colors, fund raisers, etc.
F. Voting
All clubs are entitled to one vote per representative present
at meetings.
Member assessment fees from clubs must be paid by April 15 of
the
current year or the club will lose all CCC privileges including
but
not limited to voting and CCC show approvals.
Beginning in 2010 the following rule will apply: In order to
be a
CCC approved club and for their members to be eligible for CCC
Awards, the club must hold at least one CCC approved show each
year
or pay a $500 participation fee. Payment in lieu of a CCC approved
show must be made to CCC no later than November 1 of the preceeding
year.
1. No proxy votes shall be permitted.
2. All issues pertaining to awards, new functions, or restructuring
of the CCC shall be presented to all clubs before representatives
shall vote.
3. If two-thirds of the representatives decide that an
issue is time sensitive an item can be returned to the clubs
for an electronic vote. The guidelines for such votes are: 1)they
must be time sensitive 2)deadlines will be set for each vote
which must be made by e-mail, fax, mail, or phone. Phoned votes
require a hard copy to be mailed within seven days 3)100% participation
is not required but attempts will be made by secretary or chairperson
to contact clubs 4)only CCC reps or club president are authorized
to submit votes.
G. Horseman of the Year
Each year, if representatives deem there is a worthy person(s),
a Paint Horseman of the Year shall be voted on and an appropriate
award shall be given to this person(s), with story and photo
published in the Directory.
If representatives deem that no candidate fits the criteria
then reps may vote a "no Vote" as a legitimate vote
that will be counted with all other votes.
1. Criteria for Paint Horseman of the Year
a. This award shall be bestowed on a person who has, through
voluntary services, helped in the promotion of Paint Horses and
Paint Horse clubs in the State of California.
b. Recommendations for Paint Horsemen of the Year shall be submitted
by clubs IN THE FORM OF A WRITTEN BIO AT THE MEETING PRIOR TO
THE LAST MEETING OF THE YEAR. No Nominations will be accepted
after that meeting and CCC reps will vote at the last meeting
of the year.
H. Assessment
To defer some of the director's expenses, a $5 assessment per
membership of each club is to be made April 15th of each year.
1. Total money collected is to be divided in half: half for
the workshop and half for the convention.
2. All money for the workshop or convention is to be divided
by the attending California national directors equally.
3. Director must be a member of a California regional club to
receive monies.
4. Beginning in 2006 directors must present their written report
verbally to a regional club within 60 days of their return and
a written report within 30 days must be sent to CCC treasurer
before any monies will be paid. Verbal report must be verified
by club president.
II. Requirements for CCC Show Approval
NOTE: These rules and approved classes cannot be changed or added
to once the current year's Directory is published, nor can show
dates be changed or added to without the approval of the CCC.
Beginning in 2009 California clubs will be allowed eight
judges per year to count toward CCC points. Youth Amateur
shows do not count toward the 8 judges but do count for CCC points.
A. The following classes will be sponsored for year end
awards in 2012:
Yearling Geldings
Aged Geldings
2 yr old fillies
Aged Mares
Youth Mares
Youth Geldings
Amateur Mares
Amateur Geldings
Yearling Longe Line
Western Pleasure, Jr. Horse
Western Pleasure, Sr. Horse
3 Yr Old Western Pleasure Sponsored by 7CPHC
Western Pleasure, 13 & under
Western Pleasure 14-18
Walk/Trot Western Pleasure 10 & under
Novice Youth Western Pleasure
Novice Amateur Western Pleasure Sponsored by TS Paints
Classic Amateur Western Pleasure
Masters Amateur Western Pleasure
Hunter Under Saddle, Jr. Horse
Hunter Under Saddle, Sr. Horse
3 Yr old Hunter Under Saddle Sponsored by 7CPHC
Hunter Under Saddle 13 & Under
Hunter Under Saddle 14-18
Novice Youth Hunter Under Saddle
Novice Amateur Hunter Under Saddle
Classic Amateur Hunter Under Saddle
Masters Amateur Hunter Under Saddle
Trail, Jr. Horse
Trail, Sr. Horse
Trail 13 & Under
Trail 14-18
Novice Youth Trail
Novice Amateur Trail
Classic Amateur Trail
Masters Amateur Trail Sponsored by Tom Miller
Novice Youth Hunt Seat Equitation
Hunt Seat Eq 13 & Under
Hunt Seat Eq 14-18
Novice Amateur Hunt Seat Eq.
Classic Amateur Hunt Seat Equitation
Masters Amateur Hunt Seat Equitation
Reining All Ages
Amateur Reining
Reining 18 & Under
Walk/Trot Horsemanship 10 & under
Novice Youth Horsemanship
Horsemanship 13 & Under
Horsemanship 14-18
Novice Amateur Horsemanship
Classic Amateur Horsemanship
Masters Amateur Horsemanship Sponsored by Janet Radford
Showmanship 13 & Under
Showmanship 14-18
Novice Youth Showmanship
Classic Amateur Showmanship
Masters Amateur Showmanship Sponsored by Sue Merchant-R Destiny
Ranch
Novice Amateur Showmanship
Western Riding All Ages
Novice Amateur Western Riding Sponsored by CPHA
Amateur Western Riding
Western Riding, 18 & Under
Heading All Ages Sponsored by TVPHC
Heeling All Ages
Steer Stopping All Ages
Amateur Walk/Trot Western Pl.
Amateur Walk/Trot Showmanship Sponsored by Melshaw Performance
Horses
Amateur Walk/Trot Horsemanship
Amateur Walk/Trot Trail
Amateur Walk/Trot Hunter Under Saddle Sponsored by Ann Curtis
Amateur Walk/Trot Hunt Seat Eq
Hunter Under Saddle Green Horse
Trail Green Horse
Western Pleasure Green Horse
Western Riding Green Horse
Any sponsorships received after the directory goes to print
will be listed on the CCC website and must be submitted before
the first CCC approved show of the year. Please watch for further
sponsored classes.
Classes that are privately sponsored prior to the first CCC approved
show must have a minimum of 6 judges and earn a minimum of three
points.
B. All California APHA-approved shows and classes will be eligible
for points, provided the CCC approves them and they adhere to
the committee's rules. Using the 2010 show calendar as a base,
beginning in 2012, no new show events will be approved for CCC
points unless there is one weekend between show events. Additionally,
no new POR's will be approved in a month where there are existing
POR's. A show is not considered a "new event" if a
show date varies by 1-2 weeks, forward or backward, due to a
change in the APHA calendar, venue availability and the date
of Easter.
C. Premium lists must be mailed to all current regional club
members at least two weeks prior to the show. Clubs may choose
to send out postcards directing exhibitors to a website for show
information.
D. Any California regional club planning to hold a show
within another club's boundaries must request written permission
of that club.
E. Beginning in 2007 any club may request one youth/amateur
show to be held at any 4 judge or less, non-combined show on
the same week-end
as their show. Any club holding a 2 day show can also hold a
youth/amateur show on the same weekend.
F. Beginning in 2011 all shows will be assessed $1.00
per entry per judge on all approved classes or a minimum of $50
per show to cover award costs.
G. Beginning in 2004 all CCC approved shows will pay $1.00
per horse/per judge to the CCC to offset administrative costs.
H. Assessment monies are to be sent to the current CCC treasurer
within 30 days of the show. The official CCC payment information
form must accompany the assessment check. Failure to provide
the form with correct information will result in a delay of processing
the fees and could incur late penalties. State points will not
be posted until the correct fees are paid. The form can be downloaded
from the website or by contacting the CCC Treasurer.
The CCC treasurer is:
BOB LENTZ
14901 E. Jahant Rd
Acampo, CA 95220
209-369-7326
lentz@softcom.net
I. Completed show results must be mailed (postmarked) to
the point's keeper 15 days after the completion of the show.
Submission of results by individual clubs will be in a format
consistent with point keeper requirements.( APHA Compatible Disk)
Clubs will be charged an hourly fee for error repairs, show building
and scoring if APHA compatible disk is not submitted as stated
in point keeper contract.
The CCC points keeper is: 8 Oaks Show Services gladys@8oaksshowservices.com
J. Penalties
1. These rules will be strictly enforced for show approval.
Shows can be fined at CCC discretion.
2. A fine of $100 will be assessed any and all clubs that does
not forward results on time. Pointskeeper will notify show secretary,
club president and CCC treasurer when results have not been received
on time.
3. Shows will be fined by the CCC in the amount of 10% of unpaid
balances of show assessment fees.
5. Points will not be posted until all monies and fees are paid.
K. All APHA rules are to be observed at all CCC-approved shows.
III. Exhibitor Requirements
(Open, Amateur and Youth)
A. Only California regional club members are eligible to accumulate
points toward CCC year-end awards. Owner of the horse must
be a member. Club must be in good standing with CCC for points
to count. (See new club rules Section I #F)
B. Points are not accumulated until membership club dues are
paid for the current year (points are not retroactive).
C. Only one member of a partnership horse need be a member of
a regional club for that horse to be eligible. Ranch-owned horses
are eligible if ranch owner is a member.
D. A club secretary or representative will notify by certified
mail any exhibitor or owner who has an uncleared or outstanding
debt to that club. The exhibitor will be allowed 10 days to clear
such debts. After 10 days any points earned by the exhibitor
or any horses shown by said exhibitor at that show
or any show afterward will not be allowed. At such time as the
debt is cleared, points will again be accumulated but none will
be retroactive.
IV. Additional Amateur Exhibitor Requirements
A. Amateur must have current APHA amateur card or current APHA
novice amateur card.
B. Amateur's horse must be owned by him/her or the amateur's
immediate family, according to the applicable current-year APHA
rule to receive points.
C. To be eligible for year-end class award, the horse/rider
combination must earn points under a minimum of 7 judges and
earn at least 20 points.
V. Additional Youth Exhibitor Requirements
A. Youth's horse must be owned by the youth or the youth's immediate
family, according to the applicable current-year APHA rule to
receive points. (Leadline exempt from this rule.)
B. Youth points will be tallied on the basis of one horse
/one rider. (Leadline exempt from this rule.)
C. The same horse may be declared by more than one youth as
long as APHA rules governing youth participation are adhered
to (e.g., the same horse may not be ridden in two youth Western
Pleasure classes) (APHA).
D. Youth's age is determined by the age he/she is on January
1 (APHA).
E. Youth may not ride or exhibit a stallion in any youth class
(APHA).
VI. Points Tabulation & Class Awards
A. All classes approved by the CCC for year-end awards shall
be awarded points according to the chart at the end of this guide.
B. The year-end awards for each class shall be determined by
combining the points earned under the best 25 judges in that
particular class.
C. The points system is based on the fact that horses or youths
are competing only against the horses or youths their own age
for an award given to their age group (e.g., Junior and Senior,
13 & under, and 14-18). Before state points can be tabulated
in a combined class, horses or youth shall be separated into
their appropriate age levels before points can be awards.
(Example #1: Junior Reining has one entry, Senior Reining has
two entries and it is agreed by all concerned to combine the
classes. The Junior horse can receive only one state point in
this combined class.)
(Example #2: 13 & Under Western Pleasure has two entries,
14-18 Western Pleasure has one entry. It is agreed by all concerned
to combine the classes. The 14-18 rider wins the combined class.
This youth can earn only one state point.)
D. Classes that are awarded on an all-age basis, but split on
the premium list or are split at a show, shall have points awarded
according to the points chart, with the number of horses competing
in the their respective age groups.
E. In the all-age classes and the youth 18 & under classes,
points are calculated on an all-age basis, and the total number
of halter or performance points are added to the particular horse's
or youth's score.
F. Grand champion and reserve grand champion will not be awarded
extra points, as they are competing for awards in their age level
only.
G. In the event of a tie between two or more horses for a high-point
or class award at the end of the horse show season, the horse
with the least amount of judges shall be
declared the winner. If there is still a tie it will be broken
by head to head competition.
H. Points will be tabulated on a total of 25 best judges.
Horse/amateur/youth must earn points under 7 judges and have
at least 20 points in that particular class to be eligible for
a year-end class award.
I. Any class award which is to be sponsored for a year-end
award must
be submitted to the CCC by the November CCC meeting and paid
by Dec.
10 preceding the year that the award is designated for.
J. In any dispute arising between seller and buyer of a horse
receiving
a CCC year-end award, the rights to that award will be settled
strictly by the respective parties involved and will not involve
the CCC.
K. In the event that a recognized APHA class is not sponsored
for a year-end award then those individuals who would have received
these awards will be listed in the Directory as Champion and
Reserve Champion in their respective classes. (Minimum points
and requirements will be same as other CCC sponsored classes.)
These individuals will have the option to purchase the corresponding
Champion award if they so desire. Cost will be determined by
current charges for other state awards and are to be paid for
in advance.
VII. High-Point Awards
A. Points for these awards will be tabulated as in the regular
awards program. Show and exhibitor eligibility and all other
rules shall be the same as in regular awards rules.
B. The CCC will give a High-Point Horse award and Reserve High-Point
Horse award.
1. The High-Point Horse must exhibit in a minimum of three performance
classes and must earn a minimum of 10 points in each class for
this award.
2. The High-Point Horse must exhibit in a minimum of three performance
classes at each show for that show to be eligible for points
toward this award.
3. Points will be tabulated on the best 25 judges. All APHA
open classes will count toward this award. No youth or amateur/owner
classes will count.
4. Halter points will count toward this award but are not mandatory.
C. The CCC will give an award for the High-Point Amateur/ Owner
and the Reserve High-Point Amateur/Owner.
1. The High-Point Amateur/Owner must exhibit in a minimum of
three performance classes and must earn a minimum of 10 points
in each class for this award.
2. The High-Point Amateur/Owner must exhibit in a minimum of
three performance classes at each show for that show to be eligible
for points toward this award.
3. Points will be tabulated on the best 25 judges. All APHA
amateur/owner classes will count toward this award. No youth
or open classes will count.
4. Halter points will count toward this award but are not mandatory.
5. This award is based on one horse/one rider (APHA).
D. The CCC will give an award for High-Point Youth 13 &
Under and Reserve High-Point 13 & Under, and for High-Point
Youth 14-18 and Reserve High-Point Youth 14-18 and for High-Point
Walk/Trot and Reserve High-Point Walk/Trot. Beginning
in 2008 the Walk/Trot High Point will be 5-9 the same as APHA.
Any youth entering a lope class will not be eligible to enter
the walk/trot classes at that show.
1. The High-Point Youth in each division must exhibit in a minimum
of three performance classes and must earn a minimum of 10 points
in each class.
2. The High-Point Youth in each division must exhibit in a minimum
of three performance classes at each show for that show to be
eligible for points toward this award.
3. Points will be tabulated on the best 25 judges. All APHA youth
classes will count toward this award.(exception: only walk/trot
classes will count towards walk/trot high point) No amateur/owner
or open classes will count.
4. Halter points will count toward this award but are not mandatory.(exception:
halter will not count towards walk/trot high point)
5. This award is based on one horse/one rider (APHA).
E. The CCC will give an award for the High-Point Novice Amateur
and the Reserve High-Point Novice Amateur.
1. The High-Point Novice Amateur must exhibit in a minimum of
three performance classes and must earn a minimum of 10 points
in each class for this award.
2. The High-Point Novice Amateur must exhibit in a minimum of
three performance classes at each show for that show to be eligible
for points toward this award.
3. Points will be tabulated on the best 25 judges. All APHA
Novice Amateur classes will count toward this award. No amateur/owner
or open classes will count.
4. Halter points will count toward this award but are not mandatory.
5. This award is based on one horse/one rider (APHA).
VIII. Memorial and Special Awards
A. Any club or individual that wishes to establish a memorial
or
Perpetual award must first submit the request in writing to CCC.
The written request should indicate the name with a short bio
of the person or animal for whom the award is named. The request
should also indicate what type of award would be given (e.g.
bronze, statue, plaque, etc)
If approved by the committee, the club or individual must
agree to reimburse CCC each year for the cost of the plaque which
is given to the previous year's winner. If the committee believes
the award is in need of repair or replacement, the club or individual
will be responsible for such costs or the committee can decide
to retire the award permanently.
The club or individual establishing the award will need to
supply the committee with the exact requirements to determine
the winner of the award. Such requirements should not be in
conflict with existing points keeping rules and should be approved
by the current point's keeper.
If approved the award would go into effect the following year
and all requirements and notices will be published in the directory.
B. CCC is not responsible for awards picked up by any person
other than
the winning exhibitor. Any dispute arising regarding awards
earned by
a horse which has been sold is to be worked out between the
buyer and
seller. Beginning in 2012, Awards must be picked up by recipient
or their designated representative by the end of the awards banquet
or the award will be forfeited to CCC.
|