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Can
Children Handle Stallions?
Q:
What are the California laws governing children handling
stallions? Does it make a difference whether
it’s at a show?
A:
There are no California laws specifically governing the
handling of stallions, by children or otherwise.
However, if you allow a child to handle your stallion
and it results in injury or property damage, you could
very well be held liable.
Most
breed and discipline associations have specific rules
governing the exhibition of stallions, and the rules
differ from organization to organization. For example,
Appaloosa Horse Club Rule 801(D) provides that "No
stallions, regardless of age, will be permitted in any
youth class," but Rule 607(L) provides that
"Stallions may be shown by anyone in all classes in
other divisions [other than youth]." The
American Quarter Horse Association Rule 406(d) provides
that "Stallions may not be exhibited in novice
amateur, youth or novice youth classes." The
United States Equestrian Federation rules for Arabian
and Half-Arabian competition AR 112(12) provides that
"Stallions may be shown in Ladies' or Junior
Exhibitors' classes unless prohibited in the prize list
(Exception: Stallions are prohibited in Walk-Trot/Jog
classes)." If you are planning to have a stallion
shown by a youth exhibitor, be sure to check the rules
of the discipline or breed association approving the
show as well as the rules listed in the premium for the
show.
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