A World Show Qualifying Circuit and an annual World Show have been established by the Texas Longhorn Breeders Association of America (TLBAA) through action by its Board of Directors on May 27, 1987.

The World Show Qualifying Circuit is the vehicle whereby quality TLBAA registered Texas Longhorn cattle from throughout the world will qualify in local competition for the prstige of appearing in the World Show.

The World Show is expected to bring together the very best TLBAA Texas Longhorn cattle in the established classes to showcase the breed for cattlemen and potential cattlemen from all walks of life.

The animal classes and the Rules and Regulations governing the TLBAA Qualifying Shows and the World Show were formulated bt the TLBAA Rules and Regulations Committee trusting that breeder integrity will allow for simplicity in the rules. General Information and General Rules and Regulations are applicable to both the World Show And Qualifying Shows and are IN ADDITION to the General Rules and Regulations.

QUALIFYING SHOWS

Sponsor: World Qualilfying Shows are to be sponsored and managed by the various TLBAA recognized affiliate organizations. The affiliate organization must apprise the TLBAA Executive Director by submitting the TLBAA Qualifying Show application form by August l (for the following year) to establish World Qualilfying Show dates and annual calendar. Show dates not established and submitted by October l can only be approved and confirmed by the Executive Director.

National Multi-Breed Shows: The TLBAA will be the official sponsor of National Multi-Breed Shows. These shows will be World Qualifying Shows, but may be restricted to specific classes and number of entries because of the showing facilities at the show location. Entries for these shows will be sent to the TLBAA Office in Fort Worth before closing dates established by the TLBAA. Management of individual shows will be determined by the TLBAA Board of Directors.

When Held: World Qualifying Shows cannot be held 30 days prior or 10 days following the World Show.

Where Held: Qualifying shows should be held in the "home territory" of an affiliate organization, meaning the show should be in the geographical area depicted in the name of the affiliate.

Cattle Eligible to Compete: TLBAA Registered Texas Longhorn cattle meeting the age criteria and other conditions for a respective class are eligible. All shows are prohibited from allowing an animal WITHIN A SINGLE SHOW to be exhibited in more than one class within the same age group. Any animal with a pending registration at the time the entry application is submitted shall be allowed to show only upon presentation of a photocopy, facsimile, or original TLBAA registration certificate by or on the day of the show. All cattle must be 120 days or 180 days of age (left to discretion of show management) to show at any show.

Method of Showing: Bulls will be shown at halter WITH NOSE LEAD. The sponsoring organization may schedule female classes for either halter, non-halter or both.

Exhibitors Eligible: The owner of cattle entered in a qualifying show must be a member in good standing of the TLBAA and must meet other requirements established by the show sponsor.

Judge(s): A judge or judges will be selected by the sponsor of the qualifying Show and the name of the individual(s) shall be published at least seven (7) days prior to the deadline for entry.

WORLD SHOW
Sponsor: The TLBAA will sponsor and manage the affairs of the World Show.

When Held: The World Show is to be held annually. The World Show will be held in conjunction with the National Youth Show and any other event the TLBAA Board of Directors establish. The TLBAA Board of Directors shall establlsh and publish the date of the World Show prior to the upcoming show circuit each year and publish in the TLBAA's 'Trails' the list of Qualifying shows, dates, location, and affiliate contact for entry forms.

Where Held: The World Show will be held in Fort Worth, Texas (upon the discretion of the Expo Committee and the Board of Directors) which is in the central part of the United States in an area served by interstate highways, convenient air traffic, plentiful lodging nearby, adequate media, and non-restrictive animal health regulations.

The show site facilities should accommodate the expanding number of entries in the World Show. The facility should be well ventilated and watered, with adequate cattle wash racks available.

Cattle Eligible To Compete: Only TLBAA registered Texas Longhorn cattle that have qualified through the World Qualifying Circuit are eligible to compete in the World Show.

Method of Showing: Bulls will be shown at halter WITH A NOSE LEAD. Female classes are divided into a non-haltered division and a haltered division. Females will be shown in the division that they qualified for the World Show. Females qualified in both divisions will only be allowed to be shown in one division at the World Show.

Title Reserved for Winners: The winner of each of the Approved Classes will be declared "World Class Champion Texas Longhorn."

The title of "World Champion Texas Longhorn" is solely reserved for use at the TLBAA's TEXAS LONGHORN EXPOSITION. No other regional or State Affiliatae and/or Association may use or imply the "World Champion Texas Longhorn" name or title.

"World Champion Texas Longhorn Halter Female" and "World Champion Texas Longhorn Non-Halter Female" and "World Champion Texas Longhorn Mature Female" and "World Champion Texas Longhorn Bull" will be chosen from each division of the World Show.

Note: General Rules and Regulations apply to both Qualifiying Shows and World Show.

Establishing Show Dates: An affiliate organization desiring to sponsor a World Qualifying Show must confirm a date, time, and place in writing by completing the TLBAA World Qualifying Show Application form. The completed form must be submitted to the TLBAA Executive Director no later than August 1 (for the following year) to secure a qualifying show authorization. The Executive Director shall maintain a roster of approved shows and provide the information to interested parties upon request and publish a list of scheduled shows in TLBAA 'Trails'. The sponsoring organization should advertise and promote their show as deemed necessary. Qualifying shows cannot be scheduled during a nationally sponsored (official) TLBAA function without approval of the TLBAA Board of Directors.

Published Show Information: A show sponsor shall cause to be printed and available for distribution to interested parties, a listing of details pertinent to having a successful show. The listing shall contain, but is not limited to, the following:

• ----Show date, time and location
• ----Entry deadline and entry fee
• ----Cattle arrival/departure time
• ----Insurance requirements (if any)
• ----Animal health certificate requirements
• ----Types of ribbons, trophies, etc.
• ----Judging system
• ----Judges' name(s)
• ----Feed/water available?
• ----Applications for entry form

Entry Form: Show sponsors must require an owner/exhibitor's signature to the entry form. Entry form must have provisions for the TLBAA membership number of the owner/exhibitor and a liabililty waiver, as reads (Please check with your state and local regulations):

Waiver: As a condition to participate in this event, the North Star Texas Longhorn Association, Nebraska Texas Longhorn Association, Iowa Texas Longhorn Breeders Association, Christensen Field and the City of Fremont, its officers, employees, members, agents, and representatives are hereby released from all claims, demands, or cause of action of any kind or nature whatsoever, whether now existing or hereafter accrue, on account of any damage, cost of expense (1) as a result of any bodily injury or any injury, loss or damage to any persons, (2) as a result of the interpretation or enforcement of the NSTLA, NTLA, ITLBA or Christensen Field and TLBAA Constitution, Bylaws Rules and Regulations and the risk of such damage, cost or expenses which may occur by reason foregoing is hereby assumed and accepted. This waiver is binding on the undersigned as well as all other person(s) associated with the participation of person(s) or animals(s) described herein in this event, and the undersigned indemnifies the NSTLA, NTLA, ITLBA and Christensen Field from all claims, demands or causes of action based on any of the foregoing.

Membership Requirements: Owners of cattle must be members in good standing with TLBAA to participate as exhibitors in the Qualifying and World Shows. Sponsors of qualifying shows cannot require a potential exhibitor to be a member of that affiliate organization. However, owner/exhibitors are encouraged to be members of at least one affiliate organization.

Proof of Registration: Show management must inspect the registration certificate or photocopy thereof for each animal entered in a show. All animals will be subject to positive identification at arrival and throughout the show.

Entry Numbers: Exhibitors must use a standard number clip for all halter classes. Cattle entered in non-halter show classes must be marked or otherwise identified with an official entry number. The number must be legible and marked or attached to both hips of the animal.

Exhibitor Dress Requirements: Exhibitors must wear western attire, long sleeve shirt or long sleeve blouse with collar and cuffs and pants or skirt with boots, while exhibiting cattle in the show ring (Western hats may be worn if desired). "Baseball style" caps and "tennis shoe" type footwear are prohibited in the show ring.

Show List: Show management must publish a show list (catalog) of entries including each animal by class, entry number, name, TLBAA registration number, date-of-birth, and owner. The show list is to be made available to all exhibitors at a show.

Official placings are to be recorded, signed by the judge(s), and submitted to the TLBAA as official results within seven (7) days after the show with all moneys due. ($5.00 per head x number of World Qualifying class entries.)

Bull Classes: All bulls competing are shown at halter WITH A NOSE LEAD. Handlers must be l8 years or older and/or in the TLBT Senior Showmanship Division to show bulls in Classes 28 or 29 and Produce of Dam/Get of Sire classes if a Class 28 or 29 bull(s) is/are entered. All youth may show Class 27 or under.

Grooming of Animals: Exhibitors are encouraged to show their animals in a neat and clean condition. Washing, brushing, combing and trimming of excess hair are permitted. Specifically prohibited are: (a) the clipping of hair other than at the prepuce of bulls on the premises of show locations; (b) the sanding and polishing of horns; (c) polishing of hooves; and (d) sheen or sparkle additives to the hair. Violations of these rules will be grounds for removal from competition by show management and forfeiture of all fees. Sprays or concentrates spcifically formulated and sold as fly and/or insect inhibitor or prohibitor are allowed to be applied to the hair.

Alteration Of Physical Features: Alteration of an animal's appearance by cosmetic and/or surgical changes are deemed unethical and will be grounds for disqualification from the show. Some examples are, but not limited to, the weight of horns, banding, surgically altering of navel, dewlap or other skin areas, surgically altering knees or hocks, or injecting any substance under the skin or into any muscle.

Method of Showing: Females will be shown in one of two divisions: non-haltered or haltered. Produce of Dam and Get of Sire classes will be shown at halter. Starting with the June l992 World Shows, NURSING calves (205 days or less) may be shown with its dam at the owner's discretion. Calves shown with dams must be eligible for registration in the TLBAA Texas Longhorn registry (no crossbreed calves). Bulls will be shown at halter WITH A NOSE LEAD.

Qualifiers Per Class: Only two (2) animals per class may qualify at a given show. The First and Second Place animals in their respective class are automatically qualifying for the World Show. If the Qualifying Show has both halter and non-halter classes for females, two (2) animals from each class in each division may qualify. In the event, the First and/or Second Place animals have already qualified at a previous show, then the Third and/or Fourth Place animals are qualified, etc.

Unmanageable Animals: All show entries are expected to be manageable. Should an animal become unmanageable, the show management shall have the right and responsibility to remove such animal from competition, and all entry and stalling fees shall be forfeited.

Judging: Judging will be based on the desirable breed characteristics as listed in the SUGGESTED TEXAS LONGHORN BREED GUIDELINES as approved by the Board of Directors on April 20, 1982, and revised May 5, 1993.

Single or multiple judge systems are acceptable and at the option of the show sponsoring organization. The decision of the judge(s) shall be final. A tie in placing is not allowed. Flipping a coin to break a tie is considered poor practice.

Judging non-haltered cattle from horseback will be optional for show management at Qualifying Shows.

The name of the judge(s) shall be published at least seven (7) days prior to the deadline for entry into the show.

Protest: No. 1:
Protests, other than those regarding age and/or parentage, must be presented in writing to the Chairman of the Show Committee along with a $250.00 cash deposit. Protest must be received a minimum of two (2) hours before published show time or two (2) hours after culmination of the show. The show committee will review the protest and act accordingly. If decision is in the protester's favor, action will be taken, and the deposit will be refunded. If against, the protester forfeits the deposit to the show sponsor.

Protest No. 2: Parentage and/or Age

PROTEST SUBMISSION. Age and/or parentage based protests must be submitted, in writing, in a sealed envelope to the Chairman of the TLBAA World Protest Committee, Fort Worth, Texas, at any time during the calendar show year.

PROTEST DEFINITION. A protest is a written statement of fact, not opinion, of a violation of the rules and/or regulations concerning parentage and/or age in a TLBAA World, or World Qualifying Show, complete with supporting evidence. At a minimum, the protest will include the name of the animal involved, the owner of the animal involved, the protested grievance stated in 25 words or less, any relevant background, other substantiating parties and references, and the signature of the TLBAA member initiating the protest.

PROTEST DEPOSIT. A $250.00 deposit must accompany all submitted protests. The deposit will be held by the Protest Committee Chairman until disposition of the protest.

Prior to any investigation, the chairman and his committee will review the protest. If it is not deemed to be an acceptable protest, the deposit will be returned to the protester. If the committee accepts the protest, there will be an investigation.

If, after investigation, the protest is upheld by the committee, the deposit will be returned to the person submitting the protest. If, after investigation, the protest is denied by the committee, the deposit will be retained by the TLBAA.

PROTEST REVIEWS. It is the intent of the TLBAA that all protested animals are not considered in violation based solely on having a protest filed against it. The burden of proof will be with the person initiating the protest. However, the Protest Committee investigation may implicate others who are party to the rule violations, as well as against the owner of the animal being protested. In such cases, those other persons may be subject to sanctions imposed by the Protest Committee.

COMMITTEE SANCTIONS. When protests are upheld, the Protest Committee will impose sanctions against the breeder, the fitter, or the owner. These santions will include barring animals from showing for life on the first offense, and suspending the breeder, and/or the fitter, and/or the owner from showing in any TLBAA World Qualifying Show for life on the second offense.

SANCTIONS IMPACTING SHOW PLACEMENT. An animal may continue to participate in TLBAA World Qualifying Shows while a protest regarding age and/or parentage is being reviewed by the World Protest Committee. However, if the protest is upheld, any titles awarded to the animal will be vacated and any awards made on behalf of the animal will be returned by the owner to the organization presenting the award. When an animal is disqualified, the next ranking animals move up in position, if, in the opinion of the Show Committee, such procedure is warranted and practical.

COMMITTEE AUTHORITY. The decisions of the Protest Committee will be upheld.

The Protestee may appeal the decision with 30 days to the TLBAA Board of Directors.

Final Interpretation of Rules: The final right to settle all questions or disputes arising incidental to a show is reserved to the show committee for that specific show, and all exhibitors, handlers, or other participants, as a condition of admission, give unqualified consent to such methods of settlement and agree in advance to be bound thereby.

Acceptance of Rules: The presentation of a signed entry form by the exhibitor/owner shall be deemed acceptance of the Rules and Regulations and all other rules pertaining to a specific show. In the event of failure to sign an entry form, the first entry into the show ring of an animal owned by the exhibitor shall be deemed to be acceptance of the Rules and Regulations by the exhibitor/owner.

Conduct: Any false representation, interference or unmannerly conduct on the part of any owner/exhibitor will be dealt with by the show management according to the equities of the case. In addition, unauthorized physical inspection of other exhibitors' cattle is prohibited and may result in disciplinary action by the governing show committee and/or a $250.00 fine.

Application For Entry: All applications for entry must be made on printed forms and in accordance with instructions on same. Entry forms may be obtained from the TLBAA, 2315 N. Main St., Suite 402, Fort Worth, TX 76106. All entries must be postmarked on or before the entry deadline as published on the official TLBAA World Show Entry Form.

Accepting Entries: In all cases, the World Show management reserves the right to reject entirely or accept conditionally any entry or application. It is intended that only such animals shall be exhibited as have merit, and the World Show management may appoint a special committee on the opening day of the show to look over the animals entered for exhibition, and upon recommendation of said committee that any animal or animals which do not have such merit, the World Show management may require them removed from the World Show grounds.

Assignment of Pens and Stalls: The assignment of pens, tie stalls and confinement areas will be assigned to animals that are entered in the Show. Space assigned to entries that do not arrive at the show may be reassigned by the show management.

Appearance of Exhibits: The stalls, pens and exhibition places must be cleaned before 9:00 a.m. each day and all refuse matter disposed of as the World Show management may direct.

Removal of Exhibits: If you decide to exhibit your entry at the World Show, you are expected to keep your livestock on the grounds until the designated time for release. Release time will be published prior to he World Show, but may be shortened by the World Show management.

Health Certificates: The term "health certificate" means a legible record, made on a federally approved form issued by an accredited veterinarian, which shows that the animals listed thereon meet the requirements of the state of destination.

Health Certificates Must::

1. Accompany animals and be available on request by Animal Health Officials or World Show Management.
2. Individually identify all animals, showing positive identification of each animal by tattoo and/or brand with PH number, AND
3. Show required test and/or vaccinations AND
4. Show name and address of owner or exhibitor.

Animals with active lesions or ringworm with resulting loss of hair, or multiple warts easily visible without close examination will not be permitted to exhibit.

Females: Any female over 30 months of age must have either a nursing Texas Longhorn calf at side or the results of a pregnancy test listed on the health certificate. Pregnancy information and/or age of calf at side will be made available to the judge.

Halter Division: The World Show personnel will not be responsible for any movement of cattle on halter. The owner/exhibitor is fully responsible to have the animal(s) at the proper sorting/staging area upon call by the show/ring announcer. Halter entries will enter the ring in numerical order as called by the gate attendant/ring steward. Calves shown with dams must be on halter. No exhibitor will be allowed into the judging arena if his/her exhibitor number has passed. All exhibitors must wear belt clips to display entry number. The ring steward is responsible for the movement and placement of the entries in the judging arena. Any animal/exhibitor disrupting the movement or placement of entries in the arena shall be dismissed. Animals deemed "unruly" or "not controllable" by the ring steward shall be dismissed from the judging arena so as not to endanger other animals or exhibitors. Ring steward decisions are final and are not questionable.

Halter Class Holding Area: Only exhibitors wearing belt clips and handlers wearing OFFICIAL make-up area badges will be allowed in the class assembly and holding area.

Non-Haltered Division: Cattle will be under the total control of the arena personnel - no owner/handler/groomer will be allowed in the holding/chute areas during the non-halter segment of the show. The World Show arena personnel will perform all of the sorting/movement of the non-halter cattle to and from the judging arena. No owner/handller/groomer will be allowed into any area where non-halter cattle are being sorted or holding for entry or exiting the judging arena unless individual specific permission is granted by the ring steward.

Steer Division: Texas Longhorn Steer Show entries do not compete for entry status in qualifying shows. TLBAA registered Texas Longhorn steers meeting the age criteria are eligible to show in one of the designated classes of the World Show Steer Division as part of the Texas Longhorn Exposition. Winners of each class will be designated World Class Champion Texas Longhorn Steer. The winners of the two divisions, Junior and Senior, will be titled World Champion Texas Longhorn Steer.