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Jim Hendrickson
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Vice-Chair
George Yamamoto
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Forms and Rules
English Western Forms for Members
There are several steps necessary to enroll in the English Western program. We have provided you with a convenient check list that explains the necessary forms.
English Western Program Registration Check List
CSHA membership is required to participate in the English Western program. If you are not a current member of CSHA, download the State Membership Application form and remit the proper fees to CSHA.
The English Western program rules require that in order to compete in an amateur adult division, all competitors 18 years and older must provide proof of their amateur status. Competitors must posses either a CSHA amateur card or an amateur card issued by a nationally recognized equestrian organization or breed association. If you do not posses a current amateur card you can download the CSHA Amateur Card Application.
The English Western High Point Programs are administered by the Regions. Contact your Region English Western program chair to obtain your English Western enrollment forms and for instructions on registration. The listing for the Regions can be found at the link below.
If the Region where you live does not have a English Western High Point program, you may sign up in the closest Region with a high point program. Contact the State English Western Program Chair for more information.
State English Western Program Rules
The State English Western Program rules provides the minimum standards by which all members participating in the program must adhere to. The State EW Program rules also provides the rules which governs the State Championship Show.
Changes to the State rules can only occur by resolution approved by the Council of Members at the annual CSHA Convention in November. You should review these rules annually for any changes made.
Each Region will establish their own rules governing their high point programs. You should refer to the Region EW Chair for more information.
CSHA English Western Program Rules
West Coast Horse Show Rule Book
Horse shows sanctioned by CSHA are governed by the West Coast Horse Show Rule Book. The rule book is published by CSHA and is available for use by any organization or horse show holding CSHA approved shows.
It is the responsibility of the exhibitors, judges and show management to know and understand all rules contained in the rule book.
The WCHS Rule Book is now available online or a hard copy can be purchased from CSHA.
West Coast Horse Show Rule Book
English Western Internal Program Forms
For Use by Region English Western Chairs Only
A $25 State English Western Program registration fee is required to be paid by each horse and rider/handler combination competing in a Region English Western program. Regions are required to collect the State EW fee.
All State EW fees collected will be documented on the CSHA Deposit Form (provided below or in a similar format) by listing the individual name of each rider/handler. In most cases the Region may submit a single check written by the Region for the total fees collected.
It is not necessary to submit program registration forms for the rider/handler with the CSHA Deposit Form, as long as their names are listed on the deposit form.
The Region SCS Intent to Participate form is used to indicate the Region’s intent to send riders to the State Championship Show. The form is used to show the number of riders competing in each category and age division. Regions are required to pay an intent fee based on the number of categories the Region will be competing in.
A penalty will apply if the intent fee and form is not received before or postmarked on August 1st. Forms and fees received or postmarked after September 1st will result in Region disqualification.
Region SCS Intent to Participate
The Region Year End Results form is used verify rider qualification status to compete in the English Western Program and the State Championship Show. The form is used to list the category, age division and qualification status for each horse and rider/handler combination. This form is due by September 15th.
