PURPOSE
This Futurity is sponsored and administered by the Old Dominion Morgan Horse Association (ODMMHA)
to encourage continued improvement in the breeding of Morgan horses in the Commonwealth of Virginia, by providing an incentive
to those investing in facilities and breeding stock within the State.
ELIGIBILITY
Horses to be nominated must be registered in the American Morgan Horse Association
(AMHA) Registry or be eligible for registration, if under 12 months of age. Participation in the Futurity is limited to current
members of ODMHA, regardless of their State of residence.
NOMINATIONS AND RENEWALS
Horses will not be required to show in Futurity halter classes, but to
remain eligible, their nominators will be required to make all payments in the amounts specified. All nomination fees are
payable to the ODMHA Futurity.
Horses changing ownership will be permitted to remain eligible if fees are paid. Nominations postmarked by December
31 of the year of eligibility will be accepted at regular fees.
A class entry fee will be charged for horses showing in halter classes and in the Futurity Alumni Saddle Stake. The
class entry fee will be the same as that charged for a regular performance class at the show. Class entry is made on the regular
horse show entry form, is payable to the ODMHA Futurity, and is sent to the show secretary. All nomination fees, class entry
fees, and late penalty fees must be paid according to Futurity and horse show rules if the horse is being shown in its current
year of eligibility. No post entries are allowed in Futurity halter classes.
Futurity Alumni Saddle Stake post entries may enter according to horse show rules. Lists of all eligible Futurity halter
horses and Futurity Alumni Saddle Stake horses will be furnished to the show secretary.
Foals of the Current Year: Foals are to be nominated for a fee of $50.00, postmarked by June 30 of the current
year. Nominations and fees postmarked July 1 through December 31 accepted at double the fees. (Note: The sire and
dam of the foal must also be nominated in its year of birth only, as stated below.)
Stallions: The sires of the current year’s foals entered in this futurity must be nominated for a fee of $50.00,
which must be postmarked by June 30. Nominations and fees postmarked July 1 through December 31 accepted at
double the fees. This fee will be required only once per year per stallion, regardless of the number of his offspring nominated,
and may be paid by the stallion owner or foal owner. The person making the nomination will be entitled to any awards or special
prizes awarded to the stallion for that year.
Mares: The dams of the current year’s foals entered in this Futurity may be nominated for a fee of $25.00. The
nomination and fee must be postmarked by June 30. Nominations and fees postmarked July 1 through December 31
accepted at double the fees.
Nominations of Renewals: Yearlings, 2-year-olds, and 3-year-olds may be nominated for a fee of $35, which must be postmarked
by August 10 if they are to be shown in the current year. If they are not to be shown in the current year, they may be nominated
until December 31 without penalty. Renewal nominations must include the correct AMHA registry number.
Late Fees for Futurity Halter Nominations: If a horse’s eligibility has lapsed due to previously unpaid fees,
an owner who wants to nominate his/her horse in the Futurity can do so by paying all unpaid fees of the previous year(s) plus
a $75 late fee, all of which will be distributed to the age group to which the horse currently belongs. An owner whose horse
was never nominated as a weanling may nominate through its 3-year-old year by paying all unpaid fees of the previous years
plus a $150 late fee, all of which will be distributed to the age group to which the horse currently belongs.
JUDGING
Judging of entries will be held at the annual Old Dominion Morgan Horse Show & Futurity
between August 15 and October 15. Judging will be done by a person currently listed as a Morgan judge (either “r”
or “R”) on the judges’ roster of the USA Equestrian. All Futurity in-hand classes will be divided by age
and sex, and will be judged according to class specifications for the regular In-Hand Division, including specialty in-hand.
Exhibitors may show their horses according to the specialty for which the horse is intended, i.e. English, Western, Hunter,
Sport Horse. All in-hand classes will be divided by age and sex, and will be judged on quality, type, and conformation.
PRIZE FUNDS AND AWARDS
The prize fund for the Futurity will consist of all fees paid for nominations,
renewal nominations, class entry fees, late fees, and added donations received by the conclusion of the ODMHA Horse Show &
Futurity. All fees received after the conclusion of the show will be carried into the next year and distributed to the appropriate
age groups. Up to 10 percent of any money may be used for administration. The payouts will be made no later than thirty days
following the conclusion of the show.
Each year the Sire and Dam nomination fees will be added to the premiums of the weanlings, yearlings, 2-year-olds,
and 3-year-olds, divided equally. Class entry fees will be added to the prize money of the appropriate age groups (see Nominations).
Within each age group, money will be divided on a pro-rated basis. For example, if six fillies and four colts are shown,
sixty percent of the total funds for the age group will be paid to fillies, and forty percent to the colts.
Premiums will be awarded on the following basis:
First place, 35 percent; second place, 25 percent; third place,
20 percent; fourth place, 10 percent; fifth place, 5 percent; and sixth place, 5 percent each of the available premium money
in each age/sex group.
If there are fewer than six entries in the ring for judging, the distribution of premiums will be adjusted. All money
will be paid out. The legal owner of the entry will be the recipient of the money.
Futurity Alumni Saddle Stake Class: A performance class for Futurity Alumni may be offered. To be eligible, horses
must have maintained Futurity eligibility from their weanling through 3-year-old years, or must have paid all fees due during
their periods of eligibility, plus any penalty fees due. Premium payments will be made by the same percentage basis
as above.
Get of Sire: Entry to consist of at least two, but not more than four offspring of the same stallion, with not more
than two offspring of the same age. These offspring must be current nominees. Combined ownership is permitted. Only one entry
may be made per stallion, which must be nominated for the current year. The nominator of the stallion for futurity purposes
shall have the first option to nominate offspring of that stallion for the Get-of-Sire class.
Offspring are to be shown in hand. Sires may be presented in the ring with their offspring, but will not be judged.
Entry fees will be paid by the owner(s) of the offspring shown, and prize money will be awarded to them. Nomination fee is
$15.00, to be paid not later than one hour before the Get-of-Sire Class is scheduled to be held.
Futurity High Score Awards: Horses who maintain eligibility through their 3-year-old years will be eligible for high score
awards based on the results of their placements in halter classes during their yearling through 3-year-old years. These awards
are to be presented at the ODMHA annual awards banquet.
FUTURITY COMMITTEE
The Futurity Committee shall be comprised of five members. The Futurity Committee
is responsible for administration of the Futurity. This includes collection and disbursement of funds, and reporting of financial
activities to the ODMHA as required. In cases of dispute, the Committee has the right to render a decision by majority vote,
and that decision shall be final. Any changes in rules will be made by this Committee by a majority vote of the Committee
members.
The Registrar of this Committee will maintain records of eligibility and all financial transactions. Administrative
costs may be up to 10 percent of all fees and donations. An annual Futurity business report will be made to the membership
of the ODMHA at the annual meeting. The written report will be submitted to the President.
Printable futurity form
