KY-HIO, INC
2021 Horse Show Manager Information
Dear Show Manager,
First we want to thank you for serving as a show manager. We understand that having a horse
show requires hard work and dedication. Our job is to assist you in any way possible to ensure
that your show is a success. Please let us know if you have any questions along the way.
Federal law requires any horse show that offers Tennessee Walking Horse, Racking Horse,
Spotted Saddle Horse, or Mountain Horse classes to affiliate with a Horse Industry Organization
(HIO). The role of the HIO is to ensure that all horses presented comply with the USDA’s Horse
Protection Act. In addition, all exhibitors, owners, trainers, and horses should follow the HIO’s
rules and guidelines during the show.
The KY-HIO, INC works hard to make sure we offer you quality support at an affordable rate.
You can affiliate your horse show with the KY-HIO, INC for only $50.00. Each entry presented
to the DQP is required to pay a $6.00 inspection fee. Please note that this fee can be added on
to your entry fee to help offset costs. The KY-HIO, INC also provides a Designated Qualified
Person (DQP). You will be responsible for paying the DQP a fee of $200 and .50 cents per mile
(up to 200 miles) the night of the show. (The KY-HIO, INC will pay for any mileage over 200
miles.) We will do our best to make sure we send the closest available DQP(s) to help with
expenses. The show will also be responsible for providing lodging (hotel accommodations) if
deemed necessary.
Once you affiliate with the KY-HIO, INC, you will be provided with a current KY-HIO, INC judge’s
list. Your show may select any name(s) off of that list. In addition, your show management
team will be responsible for hiring a horse show organist, farrier, photographer, ring master, etc.
However, those positions are not required and your team may opt to not have some of those
officials.
Again, the KY-HIO, INC wants to help you have a successful horse show. Please feel free to
contact us if you have any questions during your time as a show manager. Please follow the
steps on the back/below as a guide to help you affiliate your show. We look forward to serving
you in 2021!
Thank You,
KY-HIO, INC