CENTRAL STATES BENEFIT
Horse Show Rules

The Central States Benefit Horse Show is now affiliated with the Equine Sports Council, and will follow the rules set forth by that governing body. For a current ESC rule book, CLICK HERE. You MUST complete an ESC Waiver Form and include it with your entries. CLICK HERE for the current form.

ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY JULY 1st
Back numbers will not be issued until payment is received.

SHOW SECRETARY: Kelly McFaul, 206 S. Lark Ln, Wichita, KS 67209, ph. 316-650-2287, fax 316-462-0883, email Kelly at kellymcfa@aol.com

CLASS FEES: Academy classes – $45, Regular classes – $60, Championship/Stake classes – $85. To show in a championship, you must have entered and shown in a qualifying class from that division. Stake classes do not require qualification.

OFFICE FEE: $50 per entry. In addition, there will be an ESC charge of $15 per entry, and $5 per academy entry.

STALLS & BEDDING: All horses must have a stall—no jumpouts allowed. Horse or tack stalls prices TBD. Shavings are market price and can be ordered on your entry form. NO OUTSIDE SHAVINGS ARE ALLOWED AT THE AMERICAN ROYAL COMPLEX as of January 1, 2012. You may move into your stalls on Sunday, July 19, 2026.

ENTRY FORM: Entry form is available to download using the button at the bottom of this page. You may print a copy to keep for yourself, and mail or fax a copy directly to our Show Secretary, who will not enter your information until a check is received. Please send your payment promptly after you complete and mail your entry form! You can also enter on www.horseshowsonline.com.

CHAMPIONSHIPS: All championships require qualification by showing in a class in the respective division of the championship, except Stake classes that do not require qualification.

UPHA CLASSICS:  Central States Benefit will add $250 to each classic class. Horse Must be nominated to the UPHA Classics. Owner & Trainer Must be members of UPHA. Entry fee for each UPHA Classic class is $100.

PREMIUMS: All classes will receive a trophy and six ribbons.

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS: To show horsese at the American Royal, you must provide a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) issued within 30 days of the show, and a negative EIA (Coggins) test. These rules apply to all horses, including those residing in Missouri, as well as haul-ins and stabled equines. Entry packages will not be released without these requirements fulfilled.

CAMPERS/RV HOOKUPS: Send an email or call Lynn McCallister if you need to reserve a spot.

Camper Hookup Map

ADDITIONAL RULES:

1. Participation in the Horse Show can be denied to any person at the discretion of Horse Show officials for any reason at any time.
2. Sportsmanlike conduct and following generally accepted equine safety principals are expected of all participants.
3. Gate holds will be granted at the discretion of the Horse Show officials.  Requests must be made in writing at least one hour in advance of gate hold requested.
4. There will be no tack, equipment or clothing changes in the warm up area. All tacking shall be done in secured areas with appropriate safety equipment such as halters, leads, assistants as necessary. (Note: this rule does not apply to Academy classes. Please refer to Academy rules.)
5. No horse will be permitted to compete that has shown a prior propensity to endanger the safety of others (human or equine). This determination will be made at the sole discretion of Horse Show officials.
6. No horse will be shown that is deemed unsound. This determination will be made at the sole discretion of Horse Show officials after consultation with a veterinarian if deemed necessary by Horse Show officials.

SHOW MANAGER:

Darlene Deblois | 603-759-8309
dcsstable@aol.com

SHOW SECRETARY:

Kelly McFaul | 316-650-2287
kellymcfa@aol.com