Big Orange Bash 18!

                             Big Orange Bash 18 / 2023 -- Information and Rules

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The next BOB show will be held on Saturday June 3, 2023, in the Kerbela Shriners Temple at 315 Mimosa Drive, Knoxville, TN 37920.  (Note: Knoxville recently changed the name of this street from Mimosa to Kerbela, making the address "315 Kerbela Avenue".)

 

The BOB website is:  <ctuft4.wixsite.com/big-orange-bash-live>  The show hostess is: ctuft@utk.edu (Carol Tuft).

 

BOB has received NAMHSA approval, so first and second place horses will earn NAN cards to qualify for the Nationals.

 

BOB is an open show: anyone may apply for entry, and there are no age restrictions on any NAN-qualifying divisions.

 

        ~ ~ Parking ~ ~

 

See the parking map under the 'Directions' tab on the BOB website.

 

Set up starts at 7:30 am EDT and judging starts at 8:30.  Helpful note for travelers from the Central time zone: remember to advance your clocks one hour ahead as you drive east!

 

        ~ ~ Food ~ ~

 

Coffee, soft drinks, water, and snacks are available throughout the day.  Some gluten-free snacks are available.  Also, the Shriners are planning to sell pulled pork sandwiches, and perhaps other sandwiches and hot dogs, at the show hall.

 

The show pauses for a lunch break about noon.  There are numerous restaurants within a few miles.  If you need help ordering for delivery (forgot your cell phone, etc.) please ask us for assistance.  Thanks!

 

        ~ ~ Tables ~ ~

 

Each exhibitor gets an 8 foot table, or half of an 8 foot table, as requested.  See the table map under the 'Entrants' tab on the BOB website.

 

Yes, you may sell hobby-related items at your table.

 

        ~ ~ Rules of Behavior ~ ~

 

Please obey these rules.  Breaking a rule may result in your being forced to leave without a refund!

 

     1.  Please do not distract the judges while they are judging.  Wait for gaps between classes to ask your questions.

 

     2.  The decisions of the judges are final.

 

     3.  Good sportsmanship and common courtesy is expected at all times.  Possible violations include, but are not limited to: arguing with the judges, complaining about the judges, using actions or words that tend to demean or embarrass any person, using rude or foul language not appropriate for a family event, etc.  Violators will be required to leave the hall without a refund.  Staff decision is final.

 

     4.  If you have a concern or issue about anyone's behavior at the show, or about the judging, please bring this to our attention so we can deal with it quickly and appropriately.  Do NOT try to resolve the issue yourself!

 

     5.  Please do not touch other exhibitors' horses without permission.  "If you break it, you buy it!"

 

     6.  Spectators and helpers are certainly welcome, as long as they abide by the rules.

 

     7.  Children must be supervised by a parent or guardian.  Loud, unruly, or disruptive children will be asked to leave.

 

     8.  No running or other activities that could cause damage.

 

     9.  No loud music, electronic games, toys, or other distractions.

 

   10.  Pets allowed only with show holder's prior approval.

 

   11.  Refunds and/or cancellations are at the discretion of the show holder.

 

   12.  No smoking, alcohol, weapons, or illegal substances allowed.

 

   13.  Not responsible for injury, breakage, damage, theft, or loss of any of your belongings.

 

   14.  No threats of any kind to any person or property will be tolerated

 

         ~ ~ Results ~ ~

 

All Halter divisions (except the Fantasy/Decorator/Medallions/Busts Division) are DOUBLE JUDGED, with bright color ribbons awarded for Breed, and pastel color ribbons awarded for Collectability/Workmanship. (Collectability requires documentation.)

 

Ribbons are awarded for 1st through 6th place, but only the 1st and 2nd place results are recorded.  Point sheets are provided to help you keep track of your horses' placings.

 

Please make sure we know what initials you're using, so we can post the results accurately to NAMHSA.

 

We will post the 1st and 2nd place winners on our website and Facebook.  PLEASE help make sure your winning horses are listed correctly!  Send all corrections to us before we submit the results to NAMHSA four weeks after the show.

 

        ~ ~ Showing ~ ~

 

Tag System:  Each horse must have a tag with the horse's breed and gender on the front, and the horse's name and owner's initials on the back.

 

We usually have several rings running simultaneously.  Please keep up with the class announcements!  Once a class is closed, no more horses may be added to the ring.

 

Judges may ask exhibitors to remove inappropriate horses from the ring.

 

There is a limit of three horses per stable/owner per class.  Additional horses may be shown for $1 each.

 

There is a 5 minute time limit on tack changes (7 minutes for multiple changes) between Performance classes.

 

In Performance, please place a green marker next to your entry when it's ready to be judged, or a red marker when it's NOT ready to be judged.  This will help the Performance judges!

 

Documentation and explanation cards/sheets are welcome, but please limit these to 8.5 by 11 inches or smaller.

 

A horse may be shown lying down on a piece of cloth to give the judge permission to carefully pick it up for judging.

The show hostess and judges reserve the right to combine, close, or candy classes as needed.  Classes may also be split by make, breed, size, or color for easier judging.

 

The Fantasy/Decorator/Medallions/Busts Division is unique in that only Yellow NAN cards are awarded.  Its OF classes are judged on Collectability and its CM classes are judged on Workmanship.

 

Judges may show in divisions they are not judging.

 

            ...And please be sure to have fun!  :-)