Rules & Bylaws

At Erie Hunt and Saddle Club, our bylaws are the foundational rules that guide how we operate as a community of equestrians. These bylaws outline everything from the roles and responsibilities of our board members and officers to how our meetings are conducted and how decisions are made. They ensure that we maintain consistency in our practices and adhere to legal standards, allowing us to focus on providing the best experience for our members. The bylaws can be adjusted as necessary to reflect the evolving needs of our club, ensuring we stay true to our mission while fostering a welcoming and well-organized environment.

• Erie Hunt and Saddle Club strongly recommends that all horses entering the grounds have a negative Coggins and current vaccinations recommended for this area.  Negative Coggins is required for out-of-state horses.
• The Erie Hunt and Saddle Club will not be responsible for any damage, injury or loss to persons, animals or property of exhibitors or spectators.
• Every class offered herein which is covered by the current U.S.E.F. Rule Book will be conducted and judged in accordance with U.S.E.F. Standards.  Any class not covered shall have the rules posted (available) in the secretary’s office.
• Any horse or rider disrupting a class will be excused from the class.
• Rider’s age is determined as of December 1^st of the preceding year.
• All Junior riders (17 and under) whenever mounted or driving must wear ASTM-SEI approved headgear.
• Stallions are prohibited in classes for Juniors.
• Entries may be shown both English and Western with the appropriate tack and attire.  All tack changes must be cleared with the announcer and paddock master.
• For lack of entries, the show committee reserves the right to cancel or combine classes as necessary.
• No refunds for scratched classes.
•  In Equitation/H classes the rider is being judged.  All other classes the horse is being judged.
• All dogs must be leashed.
• All riders in hunter classes must wear ASTM-SEI approved headgear.
• Hunter Classes:
  • Standard nose bands must be used.
  • Standing martingales are allowed in over fence classes only.
  • No boot or wraps are allowed
• Contest (Games) Classes:
  • Must wear shirts with sleeves and hat or approved ASTM-SEI helmet if 17 and under.
  • Inappropriate tack or clothing may be penalized at the discretion of the judge.
• Hobbles and lariats are optional in Stock Seat classes.
• Stalls:  To reserve a stall contact the EHSC Stabling Chairperson.  All stalls must be bedded.  Shavings will be available for purchase or you may bring your own.  Stalls may not be claimed prior to 3:00 pm the day prior to the show except by contacting the Stabling Chairperson or Show Chairperson.
• All motorized vehicles must be driven by a licensed driver; this includes golf carts, scooters, 4 wheelers, etc.

Revised 1/8/2025