1. This sweepstakes is open to registered AMHR stallions.

2. The stallion nomination fee is $200 per stallion. An owner may nominate more than one stallion.

3. Stallions must be DNA tested through the University of Kentucky via the AMHR Sweepstakes. DNA forms and envelopes may be obtained from committee chair, Bruce Abbott, or from the ASPC/AMHR website. This is the stallion owner's responsibility and at their expense (approximately $31.00/each). DNA results for stallions already DNA tested at UC-Davis for AMHA will be accepted. Click here for information on submitting DNA for AMHA-registered horses.

4. DNA test results, whether directly through the University of Kentucky or results from UC-Davis, must be on file with the University of Kentucky by December 1, 2010. No exceptions.

5. The stallion nomination fee allows the stallion owner one foal from the nominated stallion into the 2011 sweepstakes class (see Mare Rules concerning declaring the mare, DNA requirements, etc.).

6. Nominations close March 1, 2010 and must be paid in full by June 1, 2010 (checks, money orders, Visa/ Master card accepted).

7. Submission of a nomination form is a contract to pay. Nomination fees are non-refundable. Non-payment will result in being banned from future Sweepstakes. In the event of stallion death or unsoundness, another stallion may be substituted.

8. Checks for stallion nomination fees shall be made payable to: AMHR Stallion Sweepstakes
   Mail to:
           Bruce Abbott, Chair
           AMHR Sweepstakes
           248 Leavitt Road
           Oswego, NY 13126

1. Mares must be AMHR registered.

2. The mare that will be bred to the Sweepstakes stallion must be DNA tested at the mare owner's expense (approximately $31.00/each). DNA Forms and envelopes may be obtained from committee chair, Bruce Abbott (see contact info below), or from the ASPC/AMHR website. DNA results for mares already DNA tested at UC-Davis for AMHA will be accepted. Click here for information on submitting DNA for AMHA-registered horses.

3. DNA test results, whether directly through the University of Kentucky or results from UC-Davis, must be on file with the University of Kentucky by December 1, 2010. No exceptions.

4. Stallion owners may bid on their own stallions.

5. Bids will be accepted on the 'live' auction site, or may be made via email at dcffarm@dcffarm.com, phone (315-963-7373), and/or snail mail sent to Bruce Abbott, 248 Leavitt Road, Oswego NY 13126.

6. Bidder will be contacted if outbid and will have a chance to raise their bid, or they may put in a maximum bid. The bid increment will be $50.00.

7. Bids will be accepted beginning Monday, March 15, 2010, and will end on Saturday, March 20, 2010 at APPROXIMATELY 6:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (PLEASE NOTE: the auction for each stallion shall close 1/2 hour after the last "active" bid). Opening bid is a minimum of $200.00.

8. The high bidder and stallion owners will be contacted on approximately March 22, 2010 or as soon as bids can be confirmed.

9. Submission of a bid is a contract to pay. Bids must pay a minimum of 25% no later than May 1, 2010 and must be paid in full by December 1, 2010. Non-payment will result in being banned from future Sweepstakes. Payment will be accepted by check, money order, VISA, or Mastercard. If the high bidder fails to pay the minimum down-payment by May 1, 2010, the next highest bidder will be contacted.

10. Payment for winning bids shall be made payable to: AMHR Stallion Sweepstakes
    Mail to:
            Bruce Abbott, Chair
            AMHR Sweepstakes
            248 Leavitt Road
            Oswego, NY 13126

11. A contact information sheet and receipt will be mailed to the high bidder upon payment of the auction.

12. Mare owner is responsible for all transportation fees, AI or chute fees, mare care fees, or other fees as specified by the stallion owner in their nomination agreement (such as, but not limited to: veterinarian care, vaccinations, ultrasounds, etc.).

13. Names of mares MUST be submitted to Bruce Abbott by December 1, 2010 in order for the resulting foals to be eligible to show in the 2011 Sweepstakes class.

1. All foals exhibited in the AMHR Sweepstakes must be AMHR registered prior to the AMHR National Show.

2. All foals must meet current AMHR height requirements for weanlings and will be measured at their arrival to the AMHR Nationals.

3. All sexes may be shown together and there may be a separation equally by height, based on the official measurement at the National Show. Class splits will be posted at least 1/2 day prior to the scheduled time to show.

4. There will be no additional entry fee for the AMHR Sweepstakes, but the foals will be required to pay current stall, shaving, etc. show fees to the AMHR Nationals.

5. The class will be scheduled and shown at the 2010 AMHR Nationals.

6. Foals must be entered by the AMHR National deadline and the entries mailed to the show manager.

7. The class will be judged as a regular halter class.

8. The class will be judged using the three judge system and judges will not be announced until show time.

9. The class will be placed 1st through 10th place and will be awarded National rosettes.

10. All monies paid for stallion nominations and services collected in 2009 will be jackpotted (less up to 10% for office expenses) for the 2010 Sweepstakes purse.

11. The Sweepstakes purse will pay 1st through 8th place at the following rates:
        1st - 35% (awarded to the foal and stallion owner, see #12)
        2nd - 20%
        3rd - 15%
        4th - 10%
        5th - 7%
        6th - 5%
        7th - 4%
        8th - 4%

12. The stallion owner of the 1st place foal will be awarded 10% of the 1st place purse.

13. 1st through 8th place foals will be DNA tested immediately after the class is held. The cost of DNA testing will be covered by the AMHR Sweepstakes program.

Names of all AMHR-carded judges present at the AMHR National Show who do not have a vested interest in the Sweepstakes (i.e., do not own a nominated stallion, mare, or entered foal or who are not showing a nominated foal), and who are willing to judge the class, will be put put in a hat. Three names will be drawn by a disinterested party and will be announced just prior to the class. One judge will be randomly selected as "call judge" and placings will be scored according to the formula for placing all Nationals classes.