Horses
-All horses racing must be a purebred and registered through the proper associations, except for in the "open" races
-All horses must be between 2-15 years of age to run, in the year that they race (some exceptions may apply to older horses). Arabians must be at least 3 years old to start.
-All horses must pass an ARROW pre-qualifying race test:
-Pre-season qualification may be arranged through the board-You may Pre-qualify at the track the day of the races as well, please contact an official-Horses must be fit and sound-Horses must be able to run next to others safely-Horse must remain as best as possible in a line, at a trot when approaching the start-Horses must be use to the appearance and noise of a stadium-ARROW board officials will make the final decision on entries-If a horse has qualified once with ARROW there is no need to qualify again unless the board decides otherwise-If your horse has already started, you do not need to pre-qualify, unless requested by the board
-All horses upon check-in must have: A Current negative Coggins (original and copy)
A Copy of your associations registry papers (front and back)-All horse must be saddled and bridles to run (can not be ridden bareback)
-Horses may run barefoot, or in flat steel or aluminum shoes (pads allowed). May not run in
Caulks, Barrel rims, or Stickers.
-Horses may not be walked in by hand on the track, pony horses are allowed for warm up
-All horses must wear assigned numbered blankets (provided by ARROW at check-in)
Riders (Adult Races)
-All riders must be at least 18 years of age
-All riders must carry their own health insurance
-All riders are required to wear a cavalier vest, helmet, long sleeve shirt, long pants and boots
-Riders must also pre-qualify through ARROW club, if qualified once, there is no need for an annual qualification unless specified by the ARROW board.
-ARROW board members will make final decision on entries for qualified riders
Riders (Junior Races)
- Riders must be between the age of 13-17
- All riders require signatures of both parents on the ARROW release form and parents must have health insurance that covers the rider.
-All riders are required to wear a cavalier vest, helmet, long sleeve shirt, long pants and boots
-Riders must also pre-qualify through ARROW club, if qualified once, there is no need for an annual qualification unless specified by the ARROW board.
-ARROW board members will make final decision on entries for qualified riders
Races
- If there are 6 horses entered in a race, the 6th will be placed on an "also eligible list" in case of any scratches. If 7 horses enter for a race, the race will be split by the board according to either maiden status or sex.
-Races will start from a line up trot, no gates.
-Tracks are 1/2 mile long (4 furlongs)
-We may run at 1 - 8 furlongs, currently running a 4 furlong race for adults
-All horse must stay in line at a trot as best as possible until a whistle is blown at the start line, no one may jump the start until that whistle is blown, it may result in disqualification. Reviews will be done by officials.
-There is no inside rail at some of these tracks, and partial at others. Horses must keep their feet on the track or they will be disqualified. If blatantly pushed, horse and or rider may be disqualified, ARROW board members will make decision on baring one or both riders and horses
-There will be a starter official and finish line judge, judge will have absolute final decision on all
winners (may use video to review)
-There will be two stop watch officials to track times
-The events will be video taped for accuracy.
-1st place winner will receive a check, a ribbon, a winner circle photo
-2nd place through 5th will receive a check and a ribbon
-Usually the races will consist of one Stallion/Gelding race and one Mares/Fillies race, but may
have mixed races if not enough entries
-Payouts are determined by the amount of money donated by sponsors and entry fees.
-There will be a maximum of 5 horses per race
-Owners will be notified if they are on the "also eligible list" before the race date
-There will be a $50 nomination fee paid prior to one week before the race and a $50 gate fee to enter the track, per horse, to total the $100 entry fee per race
-Some groups may require a $25 administration fee along with the entrance fee
-Owners will be refunded their nomination fee if they were scratched by the club due to over enrollment
-$50 nomination fees will not be refunded if horse is scratched by the owner
DRUGS IT IS THE POLICY OF ARROW THAT THE USE OF ANY PERFORMANCE INHANCING OR PAIN MASKING DRUGS IS NOT IN THE BEST INTEREST OF ARABIAN PERFORMANCE HORSES. IN ADDITION THE USE OF DRUGS OTHER THAN "LASIX" AND "BUTE" ARE STRICKTLY PROHIBITED AT ALL RECOGNIZED TRACKS. THEREFORE, IN THE INTEREST OF PROMOTING RACING THAT USES ONLY HEALTHY HORSES, CONDITIONED AND WILLING TO RUN, ARROW PROHIBITS THE USE OF ANY DRUGS (INCLUDING BUTE) WITHIN 72 HOURS OF ANY ARROW SPONSORED EVENT.
IF ANY OWNER/TRAINER IS PROVEN BY A PREPONDERANCE OF THE EVIDENCE TO HAVE USED ANY DRUGS, THEY WILL BE DISQUALIFIED FROM ANY RACE RUN, LOSE ANY PURSE MONEY WON AND BE BARRED FROM PARTICIPATION IN ANY ARROW EVENT UNTIL REINSTATED BY A UNANIMOUS VOTE OF THE BOARD, THE VOTE TO BE TAKEN SOLELY AT THE DISCRECTION OF THE BOARD.
PAYOUTS
- Payouts consist of a 50%-25%-10%-10%-5% structure unless less than 5 entries at which will be determined by the board at that time
- Each group may provide their own sponsors to increase the payouts in their own division as they see fit. Entry fees of $100 go directly towards the payouts in each group.
- $100 entry fees may be paid out as each group see's fit. They may be "winner takes all", 1st and 2nd place only or whatever the group representatives decide. Arrangements can be made through ARROW to determine the best structure for the group.
Entry Fees (Adult Races)
-ALL ENTRIES ARE $100
-SOME GROUPS WILL REQUIRE A $25 ADMINISTRATION FEE ABOVE THE ENTRANCE FEE( this goes towards advertising and insurance costs), PLEASE CONTACT US TO FIND OUT
Entry Fees (Junior Races)
- Tentative fees are $25, payouts if any are to be determined. The board is still in negotiation with this, please check back. Junior riders do receive Trophies and Ribbons
ALL GROUPS
-ALL ENTRIES DUE THE LAST FRIDAY BY 5PM ONE WEEK PRIOR TO RACE DATE, We have been accepting entries at the races, this will be in negotiation with the board over our winter meeting, please check back for updates
These rules are subject to change at any time
Thanks for your interest
