The National Morgan Reining Horse Association!
(affiliate of the National Reining Horse Association)
AQHA Approved Ranch Horse Versatility
Entry Fees $250 Open / Amateur
$125 Youth
50% Jackpotted
Jackpot paid per Extravaganza Results. Will not wait for official AQHA results.
$1400 Added All Breed Ranch Horse Versatility
All Breed Added money: $500 Added Open, $500 Added Non Pro, $200 Added Youth, and $200 Added Non Pro 1st Year Green Rider.
NMRHA Morgan RHV World Championship
(Top Scoring Morgan)
Plus
Top Scoring Morgan Awards For Each Division
Photography and Videography by Bill & Rita White Digital Photo
All breed rules: Versatility riders show all 5 classes. Other riders may show in any individual class for which they qualify and pay fees. Do not need to enter all 5 classes! You may pick and choose! Top scoring Morgan Award given in each class as well as Morgan Versatility Championship. See attached Rules and conditions.
All Breed Ranch Horse Versatility Fees.
Everyone enters the Open Division for $200. If you meet the requirements of any other divisions, you will qualify for payment and awards in those divisions also with no extra entry fee. That means if you are a youth rider, you can get payback and awards from the open, the non pro and the youth jackpots etc! $200 entry fee with 50%
($100) jackpotted. Jackpotted fees will be allocated as follows to the respective jackpots:
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Eligibility |
Open |
Non Pro |
Youth |
Green NP |
Total |
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Open |
$100 |
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$100 |
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Non Pro |
$75 |
$25 |
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$100 |
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Youth |
$50 |
$25 |
$25 |
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$100 |
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Green NP |
$50 |
$25 |
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$25 |
$100 |
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Class |
Entry Fee |
Judges Fee |
Cattle Fee |
Office Fee |
Pattern |
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Open Versatility |
$200 |
$30 |
$60 |
$20 |
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Non Pro Versatility |
$200 |
$25 |
$40 |
$20 |
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Youth Versatility |
$200 |
- |
- |
- |
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Non Pro 1st Year Green Rider Versatility |
$200 |
$10 |
$40 |
$20 |
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Below is for Individual Class Entries |
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Open Ranch Cutting |
$35 |
$20 |
$30 |
$10 |
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Open Working Ranch Horse |
$35 |
$20 |
$30 |
$10 |
1 |
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Open Ranch Riding |
$10 |
$10 |
- |
$5 |
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Open Ranch Trail |
$35 |
$20 |
- |
$10 |
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Open Ranch Conformation |
$35 |
$20 |
- |
$10 |
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Non Pro Ranch Cutting |
$30 |
$15 |
$30 |
$10 |
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Non Pro Working Ranch Horse |
$30 |
$15 |
$30 |
$10 |
1 |
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Non Pro Ranch Riding |
$10 |
$10 |
- |
$5 |
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Non Pro Ranch Trail |
$30 |
$15 |
- |
$10 |
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Non Pro Ranch Conformation |
$30 |
$15 |
- |
$10 |
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Youth Ranch Cutting |
$20 |
- |
$30 |
- |
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Youth Working Ranch Horse |
$20 |
- |
$30 |
- |
1 |
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Youth Ranch Riding |
$10 |
- |
- |
- |
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Youth Ranch Trail |
$20 |
- |
- |
- |
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Youth Ranch Conformation |
$20 |
- |
- |
- |
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Non Pro 1st Year Green Rider Ranch Cutting |
$20 |
$5 |
$30 |
$10 |
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Non Pro 1st Year Green Rider Working Ranch Horse |
$20 |
$5 |
$30 |
$10 |
1 |
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Non Pro 1st Year Green Rider Ranch Riding |
$10 |
$5 |
- |
$5 |
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Non Pro 1st Year Green Rider Ranch Trail |
$20 |
$5 |
- |
$10 |
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Non Pro 1st Year Green Rider Ranch Conformation |
$20 |
$5 |
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$10 |
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Each of the 5 Classes will be run as a separate event with Championship placings and awards given.
NEW IN 2010 – Ranch Trail and Ranch Riding will be run back to back. (Each contestant rides trail class and then his/her riding pattern.) Those participating in just Ranch Trail will follow those participating in both Trail and Riding. Those participating in just Ranch Riding will follow those just in Ranch Trail.
Entries for the Versatility Championship will close 30 minutes prior to the start of the first Class.
Entries for the individual classes by those not competing in all 5
classes will be closed at the beginning of the class prior to the one
being entered.
All divisions will run
concurrently in each of the 5 classes.
RULES FOR RANCH HORSE VERSATILITY CLASSES
VERSATILITY RANCH HORSE
A. GENERAL RULES
1) Classes open to all breeds and grade horses.
2) One or multiple Judges may be used. However, when multiple Judges
are used, only one Judge per class is
permitted.
3) No horses less than three years of age may be exhibited.
4) No hoof polish.
5) No braided or banded manes or tail extensions.
6) Trimming bridle path is allowed, also trimming of fetlocks or
excessive (long) facial hair.
7) A good working outfit should count as much as silver equipment. Silver
is not penalized.
8) ANY AGE
HORSE may be shown in bridle (one handed) or snaffle bit or
hackamore (two handed) .
B. RANCH HORSE
VERSATILITY POINTS
1) Points will be awarded based on the final placing of all eligible
horses (those entering all 5 classes in any division). To be eligible
for points for the Versatility Ranch Horse Championship title, one
rider/one horse must enter all five classes in one division. If one
rider is showing more than one horse, additional rider/riders may help
in Ranch Riding and Ranch Conformation classes. Credits will be applied
per class according to the placing received based on the number of
horses competing (for the versatility title) in that particular class.
Versatility horses competing will be awarded one credit for each
versatility horse placing below them, plus one additional credit. After
totaling credits, the horse receiving the highest number of credits will
be awarded the Ranch Horse Versatility Championship title in that
division. There will be a Championship and Reserve Championship title in
each of the four divisions. Number of places paid back will be
determined by the number of entries in each division. If a versatility
entry does not complete all 5 events, his placings will be removed from
all versatility point calculations. His placings for individual class
awards remain intact.
2) Ties in the
final placing for the Versatility Ranch Class will be broken by the
highest placing horse in the Working Ranch Class.
C. DIVISIONS
1) Open Ranch - No restrictions on rider
2) Non Pro - Horses must be shown by the recorded owner or by an immediate family member. A Non Pro shall be defined as a person who has not given lessons for remuneration and/or has not directly or indirectly shown, trained, or assisted in the training of a horse ridden astride for remuneration or wages (not to include prize money).
3) Youth - Horses
must be shown by the recorded owner or by an immediate family member.
Non Pro. Age 18 years and under as of 1-1-11.
4) Non Pro 1st Year Green Rider- Must be first year rider has competed
in any Ranch Horse Versatility Classes - Horses must be shown by the
recorded owner or by an immediate family member.
INDIVIDUAL CLASS
RULES
1. RANCH RIDING
This class shows the horse's ability to move at a working speed with a
rider. Horses will be shown individually with the riding pattern posted
prior to class. Horses will be shown at three gaits - walk, trot, and
lope - in each direction of the arena. Horses will also be asked to
reverse away from the rail, to stop, and back. The judge must for an
extended trot and extended lope at least one direction of the ring. A
horse will be given credit for traveling with his head held in a normal
position, ears alert and moving at a natural speed for the gait
requested. Credit will also be given for making a smooth transition
between the gaits, for keeping the correct lead, and for maintaining the
gait requested until the judge requests a change. A rider must show his
horse with only one hand on the reins, unless being shown in a snaffle
bit or hackamore (bosal).
2. RANCH TRAIL
The ranch trail class contains a course with a minimum of six obstacles
and is designed to show a horse’s ability and willingness to perform
several tasks that might be asked of him during the course of a normal
day’s ranch work. Whenever possible, realistic or natural obstacles are
encouraged. Also, the course is encouraged to be set outside of an arena
using the natural terrain of the land whenever possible. The horse will
be judged on three gaits - walk, trot and lope - performed between six
obstacles to be determined when the judge chooses the pattern. A horse
will be rewarded with higher credit for performing these gaits on the
correct lead and with an alert attitude.
(1) Horses to be shown at a ground-covering walk, working trot and lope. The horse should perform with a reasonably loose rein that maintains contact with the horse. A distance of at least 30 feet or more is mandatory between bstacles to evaluate the horse’s way of going at each gait.
(2) Six obstacles will be used, three of which are mandatory and ten that are optional. Combinations of two or more obstacles are permissible. If three combinations of two obstacles are used, there mustnbe sufficient distance between one of the combinations to allow the horse to perform two gaits. All obstacles must meet the approval of the judge.
(3) The judge may walk the course and has the right and duty to alter the course in any manner. The judge may remove or change any obstacle he deems unsafe or unreasonable. If at any time a trail obstacle is deemed to be unsafe by the judge, it shall be repaired or removed from the course. If it cannot be repaired and horses have
completed the course, the score for that obstacle shall be deducted from all previous works for that class.
(4) Judges should use the suggested scoring system for trail as described in Rule 454B.
Mandatory Obstacles:
(1) Opening, passing through and closing the gate. Use a gate that will not endanger horse or rider. The rein hand may be changed to work the gate without penalty if the change is made prior to and after the gate has been worked.
(2) The horse shall remain quiet while the rider dismounts. No penalty will be assessed for horse shifting to balance. A one point penalty for one step, a three point penalty for two to three steps and a five point penalty for four or more steps will be assessed. The horse should remain still and quiet as the rider remounts, leaving a loose rein. Exhibitors have the option of using a mounting block to remount. Once the rider is settled into the saddle and is still, he or she may then move the horse forward.
(3) Log drag - Horse must be willing to drag a log for a short distance, either in a straight line or around a set pattern. Rope should be dallied around the saddle horn and not tied hard and fast. A five-point penalty will be assessed for first refusal, balk or attempting to evade an obstacle by shying or backing more than two strides away. An additional
five-point penalty will be assessed for second refusal, balk or attempting to evade an obstacle by shying or backing more than two strides away.
Optional Obstacles:
(1) Water hazard - The horse should show willingness to cross a small ditch or shallow pond (or simulated water obstacle).
(2) Hobble or ground tie (contestant’s option) – The horse shall remain in place while the rider dismounts and performs a normal ranch task such as moving a rail, moving a bale of hay, etc.
(3) Put on and remove slicker - Rider approaches slicker, removes slicker from holder, puts on slicker and replaces slicker to holder.
(4) Remove, carry and replace item - Requires the exhibitor to carry or remove an item that is used everyday on horse
back such as mail from a mailbox, sack, rope, etc.
(5) Bridge - Horse shows willingness to walk across obstacle designed to simulate a bridge.
(6) Crossing obstacle - While mounted the horse would walk over obstacle no more than 18” in height.
(7) Ride over at least four logs - Walking only if laid at odd angles. Laid flat and in measured distances, the measuring point should be the path the horse would be expected to take.
Trot overs 2’6” to 3’6”
Lope overs 6’ to 7’
(8) Stationary steer - This obstacle is used to show the willingness of the horse to have a rope thrown from its back. The judge will give credit to the horse that stands quietly while the contestant makes the swing and throw at the stationary steer. Shying from the rope will be penalized, but missing the stationary steer will not be penalized.
(9) Back
(10) Sidepass
A judge has the right and duty to alter the course in any manner or remove any obstacle deemed unsafe. All courses and obstacles are to be constructed with safety in mind so as to eliminate any possible accidents. It is permissible to change rein hand to work an obstacle. An exhibitor that does not perform an obstacle or performs an obstacle incorrectly is assessed a 10 point penalty and cannot place over another exhibitor that performs the course correctly.
3. RANCH CUTTING
NEW IN 2010! NO
PENNING!
A single numbered cow is cut from the herd and the horse must
demonstrate its ability to work the cow.
1) Objective will be to cut one designated cow from the herd and work
the cow with the assistance of two turn back riders and two herd
holders..
2) Cattle to be located at one end of the arena. Cattle will be clearly
marked with numbers. Cattle numbers will be drawn..
3) There is a two minute time limit. Each exhibitor except youth
entries must work two head, but has the option of working the fill two
minutes. Exhibitor must work their designated cow and one additional
non-numbered cow within the two minute time limit. Youth will have a 1.5
minute time limit. Youth must work their designated cow but has the
option of working the full 1.5 minutes. Time will begin when a rider
crosses a time line just prior to entering the herd. The cow’s number
can be called prior to crossing the line. The rider will then quietly
separate his/her numbered cow from the herd. Unnecessary roughness or
disturbing the herd excessively could result in disqualification.
8) Scoring: 100% will be judged by the horse's performance and natural
ability. Horses will not be penalized for reining during cutting
portion but should display horse's natural cow ability. If time and
number of cattle permit, the judge may, at his discretion, award new
cattle, to enable the contestant to show his horse's ability on the cow,
bases on the following criteria.
4. WORKING RANCH HORSE
This class combines the reining ability and cow sense of the horse and
will be judged on horse's ability, cowsense, and smoothness. Each
contestant will perform individually. First with the reining pattern
and then releasing one cow into the arena.
1) Each exhibitor will be allowed a maximum of six minutes to complete
the class. At the four minute mark there will be a two-minute warning
whistle. When the six-minute time limit has expired, the exhibitor will
be required to exit the arena.
2) The class will be judged in three parts. The reining, the cow work
and the roping portion. At the end of the performance, the scores for
the three portions will be added together for the final score.
3) The reining portion will be performed first using one of the two
patterns approved for this class. Each contestant will perform the
required pattern individually and separately. This portion of class
will be judged using AQHA rules for reining.
4) Rules for scoring the cow working portion are defined in Section 452
of the AQHA Handbook. Roping is defined in Section 466 of the AQHA
Handbook. However, in the working ranch horse class, the horse will be
judged only on its ability to trail, rate, and stop the cow. It is not
necessary that the rider catch for the contestant to receive a score in
the roping portion. However, if there is no catch, a five point penalty
must be subtracted from the roping score accumulated prior to the catch.
5) After the exhibitor has completed his reining pattern, he will call
for the cow to be turned into the arena. Upon receiving the cow,
contestant shall hold the cow on the prescribed end of the arena
sufficient time to demonstrate the ability of the horse to contain the
cow on that end. After a reasonable amount of time, the contestant
shall take the cow down the fence, making at least one turn each way on
the fence. Exhibitor must then rope the cow and bring it to a stop.
There is to be no dragging. The exhibitor is allowed only two throws.
6) For the entire class, reining, cow work and roping, an average score
will be 210 points. If the contestant fails to attempt any part of the
class, he or she will receive a zero for the entire class.
7) Riders are not permitted to have their rope tied onto the horn of the
saddle.
8) For youth
there will be a four minute time period to complete both portions of the
class. Each youth will perform the required pattern, he will call for a
cow. He shall hold thw cow on the prescribed end of the arena for
sufficient time to demonstrate the ability of the horse to contain the
cow on that end. He shall then take the cow down the fence past the
center marker to show completion of the class.
5. RANCH CONFORMATION
All sexes will be shown together as one class. The Ranch conformation
class will be based on balance, structural correctness, breed and sex
characteristics, and degree of muscling with balance being the most
important. Horses are to be shown in a good working halter, rope,
braided, nylon or plain leather halter. Horses will walk to the judge
one at a time. As the horse approaches, the judge will step to the
right to enable the horse to trot straight to a cone placed 50 feet
away. At the cone, the horse will continue trotting, turn to the left
and trot toward the left wall or fence of the arena. After trotting,
horses will be lined up head to tail for individual inspection by the
judge. The judge shall inspect each horse from both sides, front and
rear and place the horses in order of preference.
50% entry fees retained in AQHA and All Breed.
NMRHA Membership fee of $15 if not already a member.
Stalls: $35 for day stall, $90 for weekend (Fri-Sun) $100 for extended stay (Thurs – Mon), . All horses must be stalled. No working out of trailers. Exception: $25 jump out fee for cutting practice only horses. To assure stall availability, please reserve in advance. Stall fees are to be paid to NMRHA prior to or by the end of the show (Sunday July 24) Shavings must be purchased from the Event Center at $8.50 per bag (includes state tax). Please order with your stalls. Campers: Charge of $30/night. All dogs must be on a leash.
Host Hotel: Comfort suites. 331 N Cotner Blvd., Lincoln, NE. 402-325-8800. $89/night Dble Q or King. Mention National Morgan Reining Horse Association to get discount.
For more Information, contact Travis Filipek : TravisNRHA@aol.com. 608-335-7444 cell.
