GUIDELINES AND POLICIES
CONDUCT & DISCIPLINE
The Board of Directors of the National Association of Breeders has
the right to discipline members, contestants, and spectators who: 1) do not follow the rules, regulations and bylaws of the
National Association of Breeders and National Breeders Cup, and 2) demonstrate unsportsmanlike conduct. Disciplinary actions
include, but are not limited to, expulsion or suspension from current and/or future National Association of Breeders/National
Breeders Cup shows and/or assessment of a fine which will be donated to a youth scholarship fund.
GRIEVANCES
Any grievance should be formally presented to the Board of Directors. Under no circumstances should a judge be contacted by
an exhibitor or owner during the course of the show or on the show grounds.
PROTESTS
Any party protesting another parties compliance with NAB or MFTHBA regulations will be required to put forth a non-refundable
protest fee of $300.00 paid in cash. Protester must be a current paid member of NAB. Grounds for protest must be in writing and
signed by protesting party. Protester must then submit the fee and written complaint to the highest ranking NAB official
(President, Vice-President, or Secretary) within 30 minutes of the class or incident protested. Horses under protest must
remain on the show grounds for 60 minutes while under investigation by show officials. The protest in question will be
reviewed at the end of the evenings’ show by NAB board members who are present.
DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS
Any member may be suspended, and any non-member be denied privileges
in NAB, for failure to pay when due any obligation owing to NAB. This includes, but is not limited to, membership fees,
assessments, surcharges, fines, advertising, or show-related charges. Additionally, this includes all charges in connection
with returned checks. Written notice of the account due or delinquent report, and the intention to suspend or withhold
privileges of NAB, shall be mailed to such mem ber, or non-member, at the last known address.
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