Rule Book – NEW 2020
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PASO FINO HORSE ASSOCIATION, INCORPORATED CONSTITUTION AND RULE BOOK Effective September 1, 2020 Each Grand National Championship show will operate under the rules that were in effect during that show’s qualifying year. The Paso Fino Horse Association was formed in 1972 to promote the Paso Fino horse and to maintain the integrity of the Registry of the PFHA. This rule book is an updated and reorganized printing of the rules that have been established to further the progress of the Paso Fino horse. It contains rules governing membership, shows and registration of the Paso Fino horses as well as the PFHA Constitution. It is the responsibility of each member to know the rules of the PFHA. We highly encourage each member to read the official publication of the Association, the Paso Fino Horse World and to visit the Association website at www.pfha.org for up to date information. MISSION STATEMENT The Mission of the Paso Fino Horse Association shall be to protect and promote the best interests and welfare of the Paso Fino Horse; to protect and maintain the integrity of the Registry and the natural characteristics and heritage of the Paso Fino Horse; promote and enhance the appeal and versatility of the Paso Fino Horse; and provide and support member services. For Further Information contact: The Paso Fino Horse Association, Inc. 4067 Iron Works Parkway Lexington, KY 40511 Phone: (859) 689-3700 Fax (859) 689-3702 www.pfha.org i TABLE OF CONTENTS CONSTITUTION ............................................................................... 1 ARTICLE I. NAME AND LOCATION ............................................... 1 Section 1. Name. ............................................................................ 1 Section 2. Conflict of Interest. ...................................................... 1 ARTICLE II. OBJECTIVES. ............................................................ 2 Section 1. Objectives. .................................................................... 2 A. General Impression: ............................................................ 2 B. Head: ................................................................................... 2 C. Neck: ................................................................................... 2 D. Forehand: ............................................................................ 3 E. Midsection: .......................................................................... 3 F. Hindquarters: ....................................................................... 3 G. Legs: .................................................................................... 3 H. Mane, Tail and Forelock: ..................................................... 3 I. Size: ..................................................................................... 3 J. Color: ................................................................................... 3 K. Disposition: .......................................................................... 3 L. Gait: ..................................................................................... 3 ARTICLE III. MEMBERS. ................................................................. 4 Section 1. Members and Votes. ..................................................... 4 Section 2. Membership Dues. ........................................................ 4 Section 3. Membership Rules. ....................................................... 5 Section 4. Membership Categories. .............................................. 5 ARTICLE IV. REGIONAL GROUP AFFILIATES. ........................... 6 Section 1. Requirements. ............................................................... 6 Section 2. Applications and Fees. ................................................ 7 Section 3. Requirements. ............................................................... 7 Section 4. Regional Designation. .................................................. 7 ARTICLE V. OFFICERS. ................................................................ 8 Section 1. President and Past President. ..................................... 8 ii Section 2. Vice President. .............................................................. 8 Section 3. Secretary. ...................................................................... 8 Section 4. Treasurer. ...................................................................... 8 Section 5. Ex-officio Officers. ........................................................ 9 Section 6. Requirements for Elected Officials. ............................ 9 ARTICLE VI. ADVISORS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. ................................................... 9 Section 1. Executive Director. ....................................................... 9 Section 2. Registrar. ..................................................................... 10 Section 3. Parliamentarian. .......................................................... 10 ARTICLE VII. MEETINGS. ............................................................. 10 Section 1. Annual Membership Meetings and Conventions. ... 10 Section 2. Board of Directors Meetings. .................................... 10 Section 3. Regional Group Directors. ......................................... 11 Section 4. Quorums. ..................................................................... 11 Section 5. Special Meetings. ....................................................... 11 Section 6. Notice. .......................................................................... 11 Section 7. Minutes. ....................................................................... 11 Section 8. Rules of Order. ............................................................ 11 Section 9. Voting. ......................................................................... 12 A. Annual Membership and Board of Directors Meetings. ..... 12 B. Membership Meetings. ...................................................... 12 C. Absentee and Proxy Voting. .............................................. 13 Section 10. Elections. ................................................................... 13 A. Nominating Committee. ..................................................... 13 Section 11. Retention of Voting Records. .................................. 14 ARTICLE VIII. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ............................. 14 iii Section 1. Purpose. ...................................................................... 14 Section 2. Vacancies. ................................................................... 14 Section 3. Action by Mail. ............................................................ 14 Section 4. Responsibilities. ......................................................... 14 Section 5. Non-Compete Clause. ............................................... 15 ARTICLE IX. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ...................................... 15 Section 1. Members. ..................................................................... 15 Section 2. Duties. .......................................................................... 16 ARTICLE X. COMMITTEES. ......................................................... 16 Section 1. Communications Committee. .................................... 16 Section 2. Computer Committee. ................................................ 17 Section 3. Education and Clinic Committee. ............................. 17 Section 4. Events Committee. ..................................................... 17 Section 5. Finance Committee. ................................................... 18 Section 6. Judges and Stewards Committee. ............................ 18 Section 7. Membership and Regional Liaison Committee. ....... 19 Section 8. National Show Committee. ........................................ 19 Section 9. Personnel Committee. ................................................ 20 Section 10. Planning Committee. ................................................ 20 Section 11. Registration Advisory Committee. .......................... 20 Section 12. Rules Clarification Committee. ............................... 20 Section 13. Rules Committee. ..................................................... 21 Section 14. USEF Paso Fino Division Committee. .................... 21 Section 15. Association Hearing Committee. ............................ 21 iv Section 16. Youth Committee. ..................................................... 22 Section 17. Amateur Committee ................................................. 22 Section 18. Ethics Committee. .................................................... 22 Section 19. Recreational Rider Committee. ............................... 22 ARTICLE XI. AMENDMENTS. ...................................................... 22 Section 1. At Regular Meetings. .................................................. 22 Section 2. At Special Meetings. ................................................... 23 ARTICLE XII. EXISTENCE ........................................................... 23 Section 1. Dissolution. ................................................................. 23 Section 2. Assets. ......................................................................... 23 Section 3. Perpetual Existence. .................................................. 23 ARTICLE XIII. INDEMNIFICATION. ............................................. 23 Section 1. Indemnification. .......................................................... 23 ARTICLE XIV. CONFLICT. ..........................................................