What are the cancellation rules for a competition?

As a general rule, there are no refunds after the closing date for a show. This is to cover the cost that is involved in setting up these shows. Everyone knows the extreme bummer of a horse coming up lame right before a show: but generally the show fees are not refunded because staff and officials still need to be paid as well as other expenses, whether or not you’re there. Shows are expensive endeavors to host. Sometimes stall fees will be refunded, but that is up to specific show management.

Consult each competition’s prize list for specific information regarding cancellations and refunds. Occasionally extraordinary circumstances have resulted in a show cancellation and a refund of fees, but such determinations are up to the show management and handled on a case-by-case basis. Specific questions should be directed to the show management listed in each competition’s prize list. If you must scratch at a show, generally you forfeit all show fees: again, contact the show management for their specific protocol.