The National Morgan Reining Horse Association!

(affiliate of the National Reining Horse Association)

                                     

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NMRHA WORKING WESTERN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

NATIONAL MORGAN REINING HORSE ASSOCIATION

WORKING WESTERN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

ALL BREED HORSE SHOW

Reining /  Working Cowhorse /Ranch Horse Versatility/ Ranch Sorting,

Ranch Riding, Ranch Trail, Speed Classes, Futures division for 1,2 and 3 year olds.

Date August 23 move in, August 24, 25 show.

Sandhills Global Event Center. Formerly the Lancaster Event Center, Lincoln, NE

 

Judge: Jay Henson

Mt. Chic Photography will be there to capture your moments!

 

State of NEBRASKA requires out of state horses to have a health certificate within 30 days. LANCASTER EVENT CENTER requires proof of negative COGGINS for all horses on premises.

 Show office opens at 8:00 am.

Food and Beverage Service. Except for the campgrounds at the LEC Fairgrounds, the Ag Society shall be the exclusive provider of food and beverage service in the LEC Fairgrounds and shall retain all revenues received from such sales. Food and beverage service include, but is not limited to, the sale of beverages (alcohol and otherwise), and food items. Client may not sell, give away, or distribute samples of any food or beverage items without written permission from Ag Society.

 Alcohol Sales. Except for the campgrounds at the LEC Fairgrounds, no alcohol may be brought into the LEC Fairgrounds by Client, Client's Invitees, or outside vendors. All persons must be age 21 or older and provide legal identification to purchase alcoholic beverages. Ag Society has the right to refuse service at any time. Alcohol sales can be terminated at any time at the discretion of Ag Society. Any violation of this provision will result in a minimum $250 fine to the persons responsible.

COVID rules from Lancaster Event Center - may want to check with events center if conditions change.

NMRHA reserves the right to remove any horse, exhibitor or vendor for any unruly behavior at any time.

Management has the right to edit, combine, split, or cancel any class.

SPORTMANSHIP & CONDUCT

Be safe and courteous to fellow exhibitors, horse show staff and anyone attending our show series.

We have the right to ask you to leave if we feel that you are causing any conflicts.

Horse show management has the right to ask you to stop using any training tack or training practices if they feel they are abusive.

The judge may ask any horse to be excused if unruly.

ENTRIES

Adding of Classes-You must be pre-entered!  No entries are taken at the gate. All entries need to be done through the horse show office. Exception: sorting and speed. Entries may sign up at ringside.

Scratching, Class Changes or Change of horse or rider- The office will have you fill out an ADD/SCRATCH/CHANGE Form.

GENERAL RULES

In general we will be following the USEF Morgan Working Western division rules with exceptions noted herein.

ATTIRE – Shall be appropriate for the class entered. Shall include a long sleeve shirt, western hat or protective headgear and boots. Chaps, shotgun chaps and chinks optional. Exception: short sleeved shirts permitted in timed events. 2. Headgear: Any exhibitor may wear protective headgear (ASTM/SEI) in lieu of a western hat and/or a protective safety vest, specifically designed for use in equestrian sport in any division or class without penalty from the judge. 3. Ropers are not required to wear a western hat. 4. Baseball caps are not permitted.

TACK & APPOINTMENTS–

1. Black hoof polish is discouraged.

2. Braiding or banding of mane prohibited (exception: timed events).

3. Tail extension prohibited.

4. Trimming of bridle path, fetlocks, facial hair and ears is allowed.

5. Equipment with silver should not count over a good working outfit. Silver on bridles and saddles is discouraged in ranch horse classes.

6. Protective boots and wraps are permitted.

7. Horses may be barefoot or shod. No restrictions on type of shoe.

8. Tongue Ties are not permitted.

JUDGING – As per individual division

Where there is a conflict between NMRHA WWWC rules and division rules, NMRHA WWWC rules will prevail.

Rules are subject to change. Any changes will be advertised and posted.

All classes are jackpot.  50% entry fees retained. (Derbies have separate payback). NMRHA Membership fee of $25 if not already a member to qualify for NMRHA awards and prizes.

Coggins and Health Certificate Required

Stalls

Stalls: $100/stall for the weekend (Friday, Saturday, Sunday).  Early arrival for Thursday night $25/stall. If you come for just the day you may show out of your trailer. $30 jump out fee. 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 August 27). Shavings must be purchased from the Event Center at $11.00 per bag (includes state tax). Stall mats available for $15 per stall per night. Please order with your stalls. Campers: Camping spaces must be reserved with the Lancaster Event Center directly. All dogs must be on a leash.

AGE & CLASS DEFINITIONS

AGE DEFINITION

YOUTH: A Non-Pro who has not reached his/her 22nd birthday as of December 1st of the current competition year.

ADULT: A Non-Pro who is no longer eligible to compete as a Youth.

 

GENERAL DEFINITIONS:

OPEN – Any horse any rider.

NON PRO - A Non Pro is defined as a person who has not received direct (money) or indirect (goods or services) remuneration for training or showing astride in any equine discipline or giving instruction on showing or training of a performance horse. A horse shown in a Non Pro competition must be solely and completely owned by the Non Pro or a member of the Non Pro’s immediate family defined as: spouse, partner, children, parent, step parent, grand parent or step grandparent. Exemption to this rule is a youth competitor.

YOUTH - A Non-Pro who has not reached their 22 birthday as of December 1st of the current competition year. Youth are not required to own their horse.

GREEN RIDER - Open to any professional or Non-Pro Rider who has not trained a working western horse for remuneration, has not won a World, Reserve World, Grand National or Reserve Grand National title or won first place in a working western class. The rider does not have to own the horse being ridden. The horse may be shown multiple times with different riders. Rider may show either one or two handed with any legal bit but may not switch back and forth upon entering the arena.

GREEN HORSE - Open to horses who have not won a working western class unless otherwise specified. Horses may be shown one or two-handed with any legal bit but may not switch hands back and forth upon entering the arena. Youth non-ownership clause would apply in these classes.

ALL BREED RANCH HORSE VERSATILITY CLASS DEFINITIONS – To be scored according to AQHA VRH SHW 550 rules unless otherwise specified.

ONE HANDED BRIDLE OR 2 HANDED SNAFFLEBIT/HACKAMORE REGARDLESS OF AGE UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED.

OPEN – As above

NON PRO – As above

YOUTH – As above

GREEN RIDER – As above

GREEN HORSE - As above

 

WORKING COWHORSE CLASS DEFINITIONS – To be scored according to NRCHA rules unless otherwise specified.

ONE HANDED BRIDLE OR 2 HANDED SNAFFLEBIT/HACKAMORE REGARDLESS OF AGE UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED.

OPEN – As above

NON PRO – As above

YOUTH – As above

GREEN RIDER – As above

GREEN HORSE - As above

Non Pro Limited Ranch Cow Work – Limited to Non Pro who has not won 1st place in this class or a working cowhorse class. Youth non-ownership clause would apply in these classes.

Non Pro Boxing - Limited to Non Pro who has not won 1st place in this class, a Limited class or a working cowhorse class. Youth non-ownership clause would apply in these classes.

 

RANCH RIDING CLASS DEFINITIONS – To be scored according to AQHA SHW416 Ranch Riding rules unless otherwise specified.

ONE HANDED BRIDLE OR 2 HANDED SNAFFLEBIT/HACKAMORE REGARDLESS OF AGE UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED.

OPEN – As above

NON PRO – As above

YOUTH – As above

GREEN RIDER - As above

GREEN HORSE: -As above

WALK TROT – Must be first year horse has competed in any Ranch Horse Class.

NON PRO CHAMPIONSHIP-As Non Pro but limited to those who have been shown and judged in any ranch riding class listed in the prize list. Only Youth Riders are not required to own the horse they ride.

OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP - As Open but limited to those who have been shown and judged in any ranch riding class listed in the prize list.

 

RANCH TRAIL CLASS DEFINITIONS – To be scored according to AQHA SHW 420 Ranch Trail Rules unless otherwise specified

ONE HANDED BRIDLE OR 2 HANDED SNAFFLEBIT/HACKAMORE REGARDLESS OF AGE UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED.

OPEN – As above

NON PRO – As above

YOUTH – As above

GREEN HORSE - As above

GREEN RIDER – As above

RANCH TRAIL IN HAND – As open

RANCH TRAIL WALK TROT – Must be the first year the horse has been ridden in any Ranch Trail Class.

 

RANCH SORTING CLASS DEFINITIONS – Timed Event

ONE HANDED BRIDLE OR 2 HANDED SNAFFLEBIT/HACKAMORE REGARDLESS OF AGE.

OPEN – As above

NON PRO – As above

YOUTH – As above

GREEN – Rider must not have won a first place in A SORTING CLASS - Horses must be shown by the recorded owner or by an immediate family member. Exemption to this rule is a youth competitor.

 

REINING CLASS DEFINITIONS – Scored according to NRHA rules

ALL CLASSES ONE HANDED UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED

OPEN – As above

NON PRO – As above.

YOUTH – As above

SNAFFLE BIT/HACKAMORE HORSE - Restricted to three, four and five and six year old horses. All entries may be shown in any legal snaffle bit or hackamore.

ROOKIE – $1500/300 youth pts. Riders are not required to own the horse they ride.

FIRST/SECOND YEAR GREEN HORSE - Horse shall not have been shown in any reining class in any 2 prior years (this includes showing in snaffle bit or hackamore). The horse may be shown one or two handed with any legal bit but may not switch back and forth upon entering the arena.

 GREEN RIDER – As above

 GREEN HORSE - Open to horses who have not won a reining class. Horses may be shown one or two-handed with any legal bit but may not switch hands back and forth upon entering the arena. Youth non-ownership clause would apply in these classes.

SHORT STIRRUP YOUTH 10 & UNDER - As NRHA per current NRHA rule book

LEADLINE REINING – Kids 6 & Under – free class for kids

SNAFFLE BIT/HACKAMORE HORSE CHAMPIONSHIP - Horses must have been shown and judged in the THREE-YEAR-OLD, FOUR-YEAR-OLD, FIVE-YEAR-OLD OR SIX-YEAR-OLD class or combination thereof.

NON PRO CHAMPIONSHIP - As Non Pro but limited to those who have been shown and judged in the Non-Pro classes listed in the prize list. Only Youth Riders are not required to own the horse they ride.

OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP - As Open but limited to those who have been shown and judged in any class listed in the prize list.

 

NMRHA DERBIES – Restricted to Morgan Horses. See NMRHA Derby information page for details

NMRHA OPEN REINING DERBY.

NMRHA NON PRO REINING DERBY

NMRHA OPEN RANCH HORSE DERBY

NMRHA NON PRO RANCH HORSE DERBY

 

WORKING WESTERN FUTURES CLASS DEFINITIONS

Open to all breeds.

Yearling, 2 Year Old and 3 Year Old divisions.

Conformation class: Judged on a point scale from 1-10 on body parts, movement, attitude for a prospective ranch horse. Horses are to be shown in a halter. To be shown at a square halt, walk, trot and back up.

Showmanship class: Each horse will work individually, performing both required and optional maneuvers, and scored on the basis of 0 to 100, with 70 denoting an average performance. Each maneuver will receive a score that should be added or subtracted from 70 and is subject to a penalty that should be subtracted. Each maneuver will be scored on the following basis, ranging from plus 1 1/2 to minus 1 1/2.: -1 1/2 extremely poor, -1 very poor,-1/2 poor, 0 correct, +1/2 good, + 1 very good, + 1 1/2 excellent. Maneuver scores are to be determined and assessed independently of penalty points. 

Lunge Line Class: Each horse will work individually, performing both required and optional maneuvers, and scored on the basis of 0 to 100, with 70 denoting an average performance. Each maneuver will receive a score that should be added or subtracted from 70 and is subject to a penalty that should be subtracted. Each maneuver will be scored on the following basis, ranging from plus 1 1/2 to minus 1 1/2.: -1 1/2 extremely poor, -1 very poor,-1/2 poor, 0 correct, +1/2 good, + 1 very good, + 1 1/2 excellent. Maneuver scores are to be determined and assessed independently of penalty points.  Horses are to be shown in a halter. Either a regular or show-type halter is acceptable. The only attachment a longe line may not exceed 30 feet in length with a chain or snap attached to the halter. The longe line must hang free from the halter without touching any part of the horse. It is permissible to use a longe whip.

In Hand Trail:
Each horse will work individually, performing both required and optional maneuvers, and scored on the basis of 0 to 100, with 70 denoting an average performance. Each maneuver will receive a score that should be added or subtracted from 70 and is subject to a penalty that should be subtracted. Each maneuver will be scored on the following basis, ranging from plus 1 1/2 to minus 1 1/2.: -1 1/2 extremely poor, -1 very poor,-1/2 poor, 0 correct, +1/2 good, + 1 very good, + 1 1/2 excellent. Maneuver scores are to be determined and assessed independently of penalty points. 
Horses are to be shown in a halter. Trail pattern will be posted before the show.

Ranch Trail: To be scored according to AQHA SHW 420 Ranch Trail Rules unless otherwise specified. Each horse will work individually, performing both required and optional maneuvers, and scored on the basis of 0 to 100, with 70 denoting an average performance. Each maneuver will receive a score that should be added or subtracted from 70 and is subject to a penalty that should be subtracted. Each maneuver will be scored on the following basis, ranging from plus 1 1/2 to minus 1 1/2.: -1 1/2 extremely poor, -1 very poor,-1/2 poor, 0 correct, +1/2 good, + 1 very good, + 1 1/2 excellent. Maneuver scores are to be determined and assessed independently of penalty points. 

Ranch Riding -  To be scored according to AQHA SHW416 Ranch Riding rules unless otherwise specified. Each horse will work individually, performing both required and optional maneuvers, and scored on the basis of 0 to 100, with 70 denoting an average performance. Each maneuver will receive a score that should be added or subtracted from 70 and is subject to a penalty that should be subtracted. Each maneuver will be scored on the following basis, ranging from plus 1 1/2 to minus 1 1/2.: -1 1/2 extremely poor, -1 very poor,-1/2 poor, 0 correct, +1/2 good, + 1 very good, + 1 1/2 excellent. Maneuver scores are to be determined and assessed independently of penalty points. 

 

SPEED CLASS DEFINITIONS – Timed Events

Open, Non Pro and Youth definitions as above.

Barrels

Poles

Jumping Figure 8

Keyhole

Flag

Speed and Action.

Patterns will be posted prior to the show.

Rules and patterns are subject to change. Any changes will be advertised and posted.

 

NMRHA REINING DERBY 2023

Restricted to registered Morgan Horses. The NMRHA Reining Derby is a promotion to award money to our young reiners. It is open to nominated three, four ,five and six year olds. There are two divisions: Open and Non Pro. Any three, four ,five and six year old Morgan reiner can enter the Derby! The entry does not have to be sired by a sire in the NMRHA Sire & Dam Program. There are no restrictions so if you have a three, four, five or six year old Morgan reiner, you can enter the Derby! You pay your money, you get to enter!  When do you have to enter the Derby? You must enter the Derby before the first reining class goes into the ring at the NMRHA Working Western World Championships. But REMEMBER.. you can SAVE $$$$ by entering by May 31 of your reiner's competition year! Do you need to do paper work or anything else before their competition year? Not a thing!  DERBY BABIES ARE SPECIAL! They are offspring of stallion services sold through our NMRHA Sire & Dam Program. Derby babies can be nominated for free but you do have to enter them on time or pay the late penalty fee. Half price nomination fees available to stallion owners who sell a breeding through the NMRHA Sire and Dam Program in 2022.

NMRHA RANCH HORSE DERBY 2023

Restricted to registered Morgan Horses. The NMRHA Ranch Horse Derby is a promotion to award money to our young ranch horses.  It is open to nominated three, four ,five, six and seven year olds. There are two divisions: Open and Non Pro. Any three, four ,five, six or seven year old Morgan ranch horse can enter the Ranch Horse Derby! The entry does not have to be sired by a sire in the NMRHA Sire & Dam Program. There are no restrictions so if you have a three, four, five, six or seven year old Morgan ranch horse, you can enter the Derby! You pay your money, you get to enter!  When do you have to enter the Derby? You must enter the Derby before the first ranch horse class goes into the ring at the NMRHA Working Western World Championships. But REMEMBER.. you can SAVE $$$$ by entering by May 31 of your horse's competition year! Do you need to do paper work or anything else before their competition year? Not a thing! DERBY BABIES ARE SPECIAL! They are offspring of stallion services sold through our NMRHA Sire & Dam Program. Derby babies can be nominated for free but you do have to enter them on time or pay the late penalty fee. Half price nomination fees available to stallion owners who sell a breeding through the NMRHA Sire and Dam Program in 2023.

  

 

Main Arena III

Warm Up Arena II

Arrival Friday, August 25

 

Saturday, August 26

Main Arena  III

Warm Up Arena  II

8:30 am -12:00   RHV Cutting (Open, Non Pro, Youth, Green)

                           RHV Cowhorse (Open, Non Pro, Youth, Green)

                           Working Cowhorse (Open)

                           Working Cowhorse (Non Pro)

                           Working Cowhorse (Youth)

Working Cowhorse (Green Horse)

                           Working Cowhorse (Green Rider)

                           Working Cowhorse (Non Pro Limited Ranch Cow Work-box,drive,box)                            

Boxing (Non Pro)

Open for riding

12:00 pm – 12:30 pm Lunch (approx)

 

12:30 pm – 5:00   Ranch Sorting (Open, Non Pro, Youth, Green)

RHV Reining (Open, Non Pro, Youth, Green)

RHV Riding (Open, Non Pro, Youth, Green)

RHV Trail (Open, Non Pro, Youth, Green)

RHV Conformation (Open, Non Pro, Youth, Green)

 

 Open for riding

6:00 - ???           Speed Classes

Poles

Barrels

Jumping Figure 8

Keyhole

Flag Race

Speed & Action

 

Open for riding

Sunday, August 27

Main Arena III

Warm Up Arena  II

8:30   am             Futures Division

Yearling Ranch Conformation

Yearling Ranch Showmanship

Yearling Ranch Lunge Line

High Point Yearling

 

2 YO Ranch Conformation

2 YO Ranch Showmanship

2YO Ranch Lunge Line

2YO In Hand Ranch Trail

High Point 2 YO

 

3 YO Ranch Conformation

3 YO Ranch Showmanship

3 YO Ranch Lunge Line

3 YO Ranch Riding Trail

3 YO Ranch Riding Pattern (Walk/Trot)

High Point 3 YO

3 YO Ranch Pleasure

  

Ranch Riding    (Walk Trot Youth) 

Ranch Riding    (Walk Trot Youth & Non Pro) 

Ranch Riding    (Green Horse)  

Ranch Riding    (Green Rider)  

Ranch Riding    (Non Pro)  

Ranch Riding    (Youth)  

Ranch Riding    (Open)  

Ranch Riding   (Non Pro Championship) 

Ranch Riding   (Open Championship) 

Ranch Riding    (Non Pro Ranch Riding Derby) 

Ranch Riding    (Open Ranch Riding Derby) 

Open for Riding

12:00 – 12:30 pm Lunch (approx)                                 

 

12:30 - 5:00        Reining (1st & 2nd Year Green)

Reining (Rookie)

Reining (Non Pro)

Reining (Open)

Reining (Youth)

Reining (Green Rider)

Reining (Green Horse)

Reining (Snafflebit/Hackamore 3-4 year old)

Reining Snafflebit/Hackamore 5-6 year old)

Reining Short Stirrup Youth 10 & Under

Reining Lead Line Reining 6 & Under

Reining Snafflebit/Hackamore Championship

Non Pro Championship

Open Championship

Non Pro Derby

Open Derby

Ranch Trail   (In Hand)

Ranch Trail   (Walk Trot) 

Ranch Trail   (1st & 2nd Year Green)

Ranch Trail   (Non Pro)

Ranch Trail   (Youth)

Ranch Trail   (Open)  

Open for Riding

 All classes are jackpot.  50% entry fees retained. (Derbies have separate payback). NMRHA Membership fee of $25 if not already a member to qualify for NMRHA awards and prizes.

Ranch Horse Versatility

All breed rules: Versatility riders show all 6 classes. Other riders may show in any individual class for which they qualify and pay fees.  Do not need to enter all 6 classes! You may pick and choose! Top scoring Morgan Award given in each class as well as Morgan Versatility Championships.

 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:

Eligibility

Open

Non Pro

Youth

Green NP

Total

Open

100

 

 

 

100

Non Pro

75

25

 

 

100

Youth

50

25

25

 

100

Green NP

50

25

 

25

100

 

 

 

 

Class

Entry Fee

Judges Fee

Cattle Fee

Office Fee

Photo/Video Fee

Open Versatility

200

10

45

10

5

Non Pro Versatility

200

10

45

10

5

Youth Versatility

200

-

-

-

 -

Non Pro 1st Year Green Rider Versatility

200

10

45

10

5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

50% Entry Fees jackpotted in individual classes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Below is for Individual Class Entries

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Open Ranch Cutting

30

10

45

10

5

Open Working Ranch Horse

NRCHA Pattern 2

30

10

45

10

5

Open Ranch Riding  

 RHC RANCH RIDING PATTERN 3

30

10

-

10

5

Open Ranch Trail

30

10

-

10

5

Open Ranch Conformation

30

10

-

10

5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non Pro Ranch Cutting

30

10

45

10

5

Non Pro Working Ranch Horse

NRCHA Pattern 2

30

10

45

10

5

Non Pro Ranch Riding 

RHC RANCH RIDING PATTERN 3

30

10

-

10

5

Non Pro Ranch Trail

30

10

-

10

5

Non Pro Ranch Conformation

30

10

-

10

5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Youth Ranch Cutting

20

-

45

-

 

Youth Working Ranch Horse

NRCHA Pattern 2

20

-

45

-

 

Youth Ranch Riding 

RHC RANCH RIDING PATTERN 3

20

-

-

-

 

Youth Ranch Trail

20

-

-

-

 

Youth Ranch Conformation

20

-

-

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non Pro 1st Year Green Rider Ranch Cutting

20

10

45

10

5

Non Pro 1st Year Green Rider Working Ranch Horse       NRCHA Pattern 2

20

10

45

10

5

Non Pro 1st Year Green Rider Ranch Riding 

RHC RANCH RIDING PATTERN 3

20

10

-

10

5

Non Pro 1st Year Green Rider Ranch Trail

20

10

-

10

5

Non Pro 1st Year Green Rider Ranch Conformation

20

10

 

10

5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Each of the 6 Classes will be run as a separate event with Championship placings and awards given. For awards, versatility riders will have to pick open, np, youth or Green Rider.

 Money payouts will be determined by your entry. Versatility riders are in the versatility prize money pool. Individual class riders are in the individual class jackpot pool.

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 Ranch Horse Versatility will close 30 minutes prior to the start of the first Class.

Entries for the individual classes by those not competing in all 6 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 6 classes.

Judging will follow AQHA Versatility Ranch Horse rules with exceptions noted below.

Classes open to all breeds and grade horses.

No horses less than three years of age may be exhibited. Exception – 2 year olds may show in the conformation class.

ANY AGE HORSE may be shown in bridle (one handed) or snaffle bit or hackamore (two handed) . 

 

RANCH HORSE VERSATILITY POINTS
Points will be awarded based on the final placing of all eligible horses (those entering all 6 classes in any division).  To be eligible for points for the Versatility Ranch Horse Non Pro, Youth and Green Championship titles, one rider/one horse must enter all five classes in one division.  If showing in the Open Division one horse/any rider must enter all five classes in that 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 6 events, his placings will be removed from all versatility point calculations. His placings for individual class awards remain intact.

 Ties in the final placing for the Versatility Ranch Class will be broken by the highest placing horse in the Working Cowhorse Class.
   
DIVISIONS
Open -  No restrictions on rider

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).

Youth - Horses must be shown by the recorded owner or by an immediate family member.  Non Pro. Age 21 years and under as of 1-1-2023.

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.

 Patterns will be posted prior to the show.

50% entry fees retained. NMRHA Membership fee of $25 if not already a member to qualify for NMRHA awards and prizes.

Top Scoring Morgan Awards For Each Class

 NMRHA Membership fee of $25 if not already a member to qualify for NMRHA awards and prizes.

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2023 RHV Trail class TBA

 

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Working Cowhorse

Saturday August 26, 2023        

Class

Added Money

Entry Fee

Cattle Fee

Judges Fee

Office Fee

Photo

Video Fee

NRCHA Pattern

Open

50% Entry Fee Jackpot

30

45

10

10

5

2

Non Pro

50%Jackpot

30

45

10

10

5

2

Youth

50%Jackpot

20

45

 

 

 

2

Green Horse

50% Jackpot

30

45

10

10

5

2

Green Rider

50%Jackpot

30

45

10

10

5

2

Limited Ranch Cow work (box-run-box)

50%Jackpot

30

45

10

10

5

 

Boxing

50%Jackpot

30

45

10

10

5

 

Top Scoring Morgan Awards For Each Class

 NMRHA Membership fee of $25 if not already a member to qualify for NMRHA awards and prizes.

Working Cowhorse to be judge per NRCHA rules unless otherwise specified.

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Ranch Sorting

 

CLASS

Entry Fee

Office Fee

Photo/Video Fee

Open

25/person

10

5

Non Pro

25/person

10

5

Youth

20/person

10

5

 

 

 

RANCH SORTING
Ranch sorting is a timed event class consisting of two riders with the objective of sorting ten head of cattle from one pen into another in a designated sequence. The team that sorts all ten head in the correct order with the fastest time will be declared the winner. You may participate on any number of teams. If the team members are in different divisions, say one NP and 1 Open rider, the higher division will be used (Open)

  (a) The basic concept of ranch sorting is that there are ten numbered cattle, 0-9, and two unnumbered cattle for a total 12 head at the beginning of a run behind a foul line in an arena with two people mounted on the other side of the foul line.

 (b) Ranch sorting will take place between two pens of approximately equal size.  Recommended sorting area to be 50' - 60' in diameter with no 90 degree corners, i.e. 60' round pen or octagonal 'stop sign' design.

 (c) The start foul line will be recommended as a 12' - 16' opening between the two pens.

 (d) There will be a 90 second clock. Time will continue until all cattle are sorted or the time limit is reached.

 (e) A lap timer or stopwatch is to be used in sorting classes to eliminate ties only. As clarification, the timer will be utilized ONLY in the case of a situation where a tie (or ties) occurs, e.g., in a situation where a team sorts 8 head and has a time of 75 seconds with a lap time of 64.32, while another team sorts 10 head in 68.32  seconds, clearly the 10 head team will be in the lead. The  timer will then be used only to break ties of all the 8 head runs in that go. Also, for breaking ties with multiple go rounds, the  time will be the determining factor and eliminate the ties by setting the order of combined times for placing purposes.

(f) There will be a minimum of one judge for sorting, to be positioned evenly with the foul line.

(g) All cattle will be bunched on the cattle side of the gate within the designated area before the time begins. At the conclusion of each run, the judge will designate the need to bunch cattle.
 

 (h) The judge will raise the flag to signal when the arena is ready. The flag will drop when the nose of the first horse crosses the start/foul line and the announcer will provide the number to be sorted first. The riders will be given their number instantly. Any delay in crossing the foul line may result in a 'no-time' for the team.

 (i) All cattle must have legible back or neck numbers. The cattle are sorted in order. If any part of a numbered cow crosses the start/foul line prior to its correct order, then the team receives a no-time. If any part of a sorted cow re-crosses the start/foul line the team will be disqualified. If any part of any unnumbered cow crosses the foul line before the tenth cow is cleanly sorted, it will result in a no-time.

 (j) The order of sorting is determined by the picking of a random number by the announcer/timer and then that cow must be sorted first. For instance, if 5 is drawn as the first number, 5 is sorted first, then cow 6 must be sorted, 7, 8, 9, 0, 1 and so on. A cow is considered sorted when the entire cow is completely across the start/foul line.

 (k) If a numbered cow jumps any fence and either leaves the arena or ends up in the opposite pen, but did not pass through the gate, it will result in a re-ride for that team at the end of the herd, (assuming it was not caused by roughing), and time cannot be improved.

 (l) Should a herd be numbered incorrectly or have too many non-numbered cattle, the team(s) may receive a re-ride.

Top Scoring Morgan Awards For Each Class

 50% entry fees jackpotted. NMRHA Membership fee of $25 if not already a member to qualify for NMRHA awards and prizes.

 

Speed Classes

 

Speed Events  50% JACKPOT

Entry Fee

Office Fee

Photo/Video Fee

Barrels Open

30

10

5

Barrels Non Pro

30

10

5

Barrels Youth

20

 

 

 

 

 

 

Poles Open

30

10

5

Poles  Non Pro

30

10

5

Poles  Youth

20

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jumping Figure 8 Open

30

10

5

Jumping Figure 8   Non Pro

30

10

5

Jumping Figure 8  Youth

20

 

 

 

 

 

 

Keyhole Open

30

10

5

Keyhole   Non Pro

30

10

5

Keyhole   Youth

20

 

 

 

 

 

 

Flag Race Open

30

10

5

Flag Race   Non Pro

30

10

5

Flag Race Youth

20

 

 

 

 

 

 

Speed and Action Open

30

10

5

Speed and Action    Non Pro

30

10

5

Speed and Action    Youth

20

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Patterns specifics will be posted before the show.

Top Scoring Morgan Awards For Each ClassNMRHA Membership fee of $25 if not already a member to qualify for NMRHA awards and prizes.

 

Futures

Start time approx. 8:30 am

Class

Entry Fee

Judges Fee

Office Fee

$ Added

Photo/Video Fee

Yearling Ranch Conformation

30

10

10

50% Jackpot

5

Yearling Ranch Showmanship

30

10

10

50% Jackpot

5

Yearling Ranch Lunge Line

30

10

10

50% Jackpot

5

High Point Yearling

NC

10

10

50% Jackpot

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2 YO Ranch Conformation

30

10

10

50% Jackpot

5

2 YO Ranch Showmanship

30

10

10

50% Jackpot

5

2 YO Ranch Lunge Line

30

10

10

50% Jackpot

5

2 YO In Hand Ranch Trail

30

10

10

50% Jackpot

5

High Point 2 YO

NC

10

10

50% Jackpot

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3 YO Ranch Conformation

30

10

10

50% Jackpot

5

3 YO Ranch Showmanship

30

10

10

50% Jackpot

5

3 YO Ranch Lunge Line

30

10

10

50% Jackpot

5

3 YO Ranch Trail

30

10

10

50% Jackpot

5

3 YO Ranch Riding Pattern

30

10

10

50% Jackpot

5

3 YO Ranch Pleasure

30

10

10

50% Jackpot

5

High Point 3 YO

NC

 

 

 

 

 

Top Scoring Morgan Awards For Each Class

 NMRHA Membership fee of $25 if not already a member to qualify for NMRHA awards and prizes.

 

Ranch Riding

 

Sunday August 27, 2023

 

CLASS RANCH RIDING  50% Jackpot

Entry Fee

Judges Fee

Office Fee

Photo/Video Fee

 

 

 

 

 

1ST 2ND YEAR GREEN

30

10

10

5

3-4 YEAR OLDS

30

10

10

5

5-6-7 YEAR OLDS

30

10

10

5

OPEN

30

10

10

5

NON PRO

30

10

10

5

YOUTH

30

 

 

 

WALK TROT GREEN HORSE (Cannot cross enter with 1st and 2nd Year Green)

15

10

10

5

WALK TROT YOUTH 10 & UNDER

15

10 

10

5

NON PRO CHAMPIONSHIP

50

10

10

5

OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP

50

10

10

5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Patterns will be posted before the show.

Top Scoring Morgan Awards For Each Class

 NMRHA Membership fee of $25 if not already a member to qualify for NMRHA awards and prizes.

To be scored according to AQHA SHW416 Ranch Riding rules unless otherwise specified.

Reining

Sunday August 27   Start time approx. 12:30 pm

Class

Entry Fee

Judges Fee

Office Fee

$ Added

Photo

Video Fee

NRHA Pattern

1st & 2nd Year Green

30

10

10

50% Jackpot

5

5

Rookie

30

10

10

50% Jackpot

5

9

Non Pro

30

10

10

50% Jackpot

5

2

Open

30

10

10

50% Jackpot

5

2

Youth

20

10

10

 

5

5

Green Rider

30

10

10

50% Jackpot

5

8

Green Horse

30

10

10

50% Jackpot

5

8

Open 3-4 Year Old Snafflebit Hackamore

30

10

10

50% Jackpot

5

5

Open 5-6 Year Old Snafflebit Hackamore

30

10

10

50% Jackpot

5

5

NP 3-4 Year Old Snafflebit Hackamore

30

10

10

50% Jackpot

5

5

NP 5-6 Year Old Snafflebit Hackamore

30

10

10

50% Jackpot

5

5

Short Stirrup 10 & Under

10

 

 

 

 

A

Lead Line Reining 6 & under

free

 

 

 

 

Improvise

Non Pro Championship

50

10

10

50% Jackpot

5

3

Open championship

50

10

10

50% Jackpot

5

3

Snafflebit Hackamore Championship

50

10

10

50% Jackpot

5

6

Top Scoring Morgan Awards For Each Class

 NMRHA Membership fee of $25 if not already a member to qualify for NMRHA awards and prizes.

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Ranch Trail

 

CLASS RANCH TRAIL  50% JACKPOT

Entry Fee

Judges Fee

Office Fee

Photo/Judges Fee

Open

30

10

10

5

Non Pro

30

10

10

5

Youth

20

 

 

 

1ST 2ND YEAR GREEN

30

10

10

5

Walk Trot Trail

20

10

10

5

In Hand Trail

20

10

10

5

 

 

 

 

Patterns will be posted before the show.

Top Scoring Morgan Awards For Each Class

 NMRHA Membership fee of $25 if not already a member to qualify for NMRHA awards and prizes.

  All classes are jackpot.  50% entry fees retained. (Derbies have separate payback).

Derbies

Sunday August 27

Class

Entry Fee

Office Fee

$ Added

Photo

Video Fee

NRHA Pattern

Non Pro Reining Derby – Limited to Registered Morgan Horses

$200

$50

(60% Jackpot plus added money from Sire and Dam Program)

5

5

Open Reining Derby – Limited to Registered Morgan Horses

$300

$50

(60% Jackpot plus added money from Sire and Dam Program)

5

5

Non Pro Ranch Derby – Limited to Registered Morgan Horses

$200

$50

(60% Jackpot plus added money from Sire and Dam Program)

5

5

Open Ranch Derby – Limited to Registered Morgan Horses

$300

$50

(60% Jackpot plus added money from Sire and Dam Program)

5

5

REMEMBER DERBY BABIES HAVE FREE ENTRY! SEE DERBY DETAILS!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 NMRHA Membership fee of $25 if not already a member to qualify for NMRHA awards and prizes.