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2009
SHOW RULES AND REGULATIONS

BIG RIVER SADDLE PARK, GRUBVILLE, MO


 

Point System:  Points to be given in all classes (except classes not eligible).  Rider must show 4 out of 6 shows for eligibility, points are accumulated throughout the season towards an end of the year award.

 

1st  place

5 points

2nd place

4 points

3rd place

3 points

4th place

2 points

5th place

1 point

 

THE JEFFERSON COUNTY TRAIL RIDERS CLUB OR MEMBERS WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LOST OR STOLEN PROPERTY OR ANY ACCIDENTS.

  • NO CROSS ENTRIES IN HALTER, (except weanling and yearling halter).
  • RIDER AND MOUNT MUST BE READY AND AT THE GATE WHEN THE JUDGE CALLS FOR THE CLASS TO ENTER THE RING.  WHEN THE CLASS IS CLOSED, YOU MAY NOT ENTER THE RING.
  • HORSE MUST BE REGISTERED FOR CLASS TWO CLASSES PRIOR.  No class changes or entries after 1:oo P.M.
  • LOSS OF MOUNT IS AN AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFICATION.
  • HITTING THE HORSE IN FRONT OF THE SADDLE IS AN AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFICATION.
  • IN THE EVENT THAT THERE IS ONLY ONE ENTRY FOR A CLASS, THE PARTICIPANT WILL BE ALLOWED TO EXHIBIT THEIR HORSE.  THE PARTICIPANT WILL RECEIVE 1 POINT TOWARD YEAR END TOTALS.
  • NO STALLION BY YOUTH EXHIBITORS ON GROUNDS DURING THE SHOW. 
  • NO ENTERING THE RING AT A RUN FOR ANY CLASS.
  • EXHIBITOR MUST REQUEST A TACK CHANGE AT LEAST ONE CLASS PRIOR TO CLASS.  THREE MINUTES ALLOWED ON REQUESTED TACK CHANGES.
  • ABUSIVE BEHAVIOR IN OR OUT OF THE SHOW RING WILL NOT BE TOLERATED.
  • PROPER ATTIRE REQUIRED IN ALL CLASSES (no shorts or sneakers/tennis shoes).
  • JUDGE’S DECISIONS ARE FINAL.
  • NEGATIVE COGGINS REQUIRED ON ALL HORSES AND PONIES AT THE GATE.
  • NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ALLOWED ON THE GROUNDS DURING A SHOW.
  • THE BREAKING OF THESE RULES COULD RESULT IN A DISQUALIFICATION FROM THE CLASS OR EJECTION FROM THE SHOW GROUNDS.
  • Competitor must use jctr provided numbers only.
  • FOR SPEED EVENTS, IF MECHANICAL TIMER FAILS, TWO STOPWATCH TIMERS WILL BE USED TO CALCULATE TIME. 
  • JR. HORSE PROOF OF AGE REQUIRED.

 

OPEN PLEASURE DRIVING: A pleasure driving class in which entries are judged primarily on the suitability of the horse to provide a pleasure drive.  To be shown both ways of the arena at a walk, slow trot, and may be asked to strong trot.  To stand quietly, both on the rail and while lined up, and to rein back.  All entries may be worked both ways of the arena at any gait requested by the judge and may be asked to execute a figure of eight of pivot from stop.  To be judged: 70% on performance, manners and way of going of the horse(s); 20% on the condition and fit of harness and vehicle; 10% on neatness of attire.  This class is open to all equine types, such as ponies, mules, donkeys, miniatures, etc.  Open to single or teams.

 

WEANLING AND YEARLING HALTER: Open to all breeds weanling or yearling, papers or proof of age in hand.  Can cross enter in only one other halter class.  Horse to walk to judge and trot away, line up according to the Ringmaster’s instructions.

 

OPEN MODEL HALTER: Open to all non-stock type horses, Gaited, Arabian, Saddle Type, color breeds, etc.  Horses walk to judge and trot, gait away, line up according to Ringmaster’s instructions.

 

WESTERN HALTER: Open to any horse of western type breeds, horses walk to judge and trot away, line up according to Ringmaster’s instructions.

 

PONY HALTER: Open to all ponies 54” and under, a spotter is allowed in the arena with an exhibitor under age 12, for safety.  Pony to walk to judge and trot away and line up according to the Ringmaster’s instructions.  Ponies will be measured and recorded by name and measurements before first show.

 

PEE WEE SHOWMANSHIP:  (Rider 12 & under), SHOWMANSHIP: (Rider 13 and over): These classes will have a pattern posted throughout the season.  The exhibitor is to be judged, the horse is a prop to show the ability of the exhibitor.  Points are on the appearance of the horse and exhibitor and showing in the arena.  May be asked to lead at a walk, trot, 360 degree turn, 180 degree turn, back and pose your horse.  Points on rider.

 

YOUTH GAITED PLEASURE: (Riders 18 and under), Open to any gaited horse, light or heavy shod acceptable, bands allowed, no pads (including wedge pads), maximum of 8’’ shank on bridle, shown naturally, no special apparatuses.  Shown at a walk and favorite gait.  Judged on the way of going suitability as a trail mount.  Tack optional.

 

JUNIOR HORSE WALK TROT: Open to all stock type horses 5 years of age or under with any age exhibitor.  The horse may be shown with a bit, snaffle bit or bosal.  Horse shown at walk and trot and asked to back.  Western attire and tack required.  NO whips allowed. Proof of age required. Jr. horse can not be shown in any other pleasure or english class.

 

LEADLINE:  (Open to any youth 6 and under.)  Judged on rider's ability.  Leader to provide safety only, leadline to be loose.  Show at a walk both ways of ring and may be asked to back.  May not cross enter any other class except halter.  Points on Rider.

 

FLAG RACE: SENIOR (ages 19 and over), YOUTH (ages 13 through 18), PEE WEE (ages 12 and under). Two 5 gallon buckets filled (within 3 inches from the top), with sand resting on the top of two barrels (barrels are to be placed next to the arena fence, one barrel or pole to mark the course.  Barrels with sand buckets are set along the fence 30’ from the starting line.  Rider may run the pattern in either direction, but must pick up the flag and deposit the flag from one bucket to the other.  Pointed end of flag must be deposited completely into the bucket. 

Disqualification: Dropping the flag during the race, Striking the horse with the flag, knocking over a barrel(s), knocking the bucket(s) off the barrel, flag tip not in the bucket. In the event of a timer malfunction a re-ride will be given, the rider must again successfully deposit the flag in the bucket.

 

PEE WEE WALK TROT:  (Rider 12 and under). Horse or pony shown at a walk and trot, may be asked to back, will be judged on riders ability.  Points on Rider. Rider not eligible to show in any other pleasure or English class. English or western tack and attire is appropriate.

 

OPEN ENGLISH PLEASURE: Open to any horse or pony, any age rider, shown at a walk, trot and canter.  May be asked to back.  Hunt seat or saddle seat attire and tack required.

 

PLANTATION CLASS: Open to any gaited horse, any age rider, light or heavy shod acceptable, bands allowed, no pads (including wedges), and maximum of 8’’ shank on bridle.  Shown naturally, no special apparatuses.  Shown at a walk and running walk.  Tack optional.

 

OPEN ENGLISH EQUITATION: Open to any horse or pony, any age rider, shown at a walk, trot and canter.  May be asked to extend trot, post with no stirrups, hand gallop, and back.  A pattern will be posted throughout the season.  Hunt seat or saddle seat attire and tack required.  Points on Rider.

 

OPEN FOX TROT: Open to Fox Trotters only, any age rider.  Shown at a walk and a Fox Trot.  No special apparatuses.  Tack optional.

 

ADULT WALK TROT:  (Rider 19 and over), Horse shown at a walk and trot, may be asked to back, will be judged on riders ability.  Points on Rider.  Rider not eligible to show in any other pleasure or English class.  English or western tack and attire is appropriate.

 

NON STOCK HORSE OPEN PLEASURE:  (Open to any age rider), Open to any non-stock breed (Morgans, Arabians, Saddlebreds, etc.).  Shown at a walk, trot and canter and may be asked to back.  English or Western tack and attire is appropriate.  Horse not eligible to show in any other Western Pleasure Class or Walk/Trot.  May show in English classes.  Purpose and intent of this class is to have a western pleasure class for non-stock type horses to compete.


BARRELS:  SENIOR (ages 19 and over), YOUTH (ages 13 through 18), PEE WEE (ages 12 and under), Three barrels to be placed in a triangle with the 1st and 2nd barrels opposite from each other and 20’ from the fence, 30’ from the starting line and the 3rd barrel should be 30’ from the end of the fence.  Pattern ran in left or right direction.  

A 2 second penalty for each barrel knocked down.  Disqualification:  Breaking the pattern or hitting the horse in front of the saddle.  May palm the barrel.

 

LIGHT SHOD COUNTRY PLEASURE: Open to any gaited horse, any age rider, Maximum 3/8” x ¾” shoe size.  No pads (including wedge pads), maximum of 8’’ shank on bridle, shown naturally, no special apparatuses.  Shown at a walk and favorite gait.  Judged on the way of going suitability as a trail mount.  Tack optional.

 

YOUTH WALK TROT: (Rider 13 through 18): Horse or pony shown at a walk and trot, may be asked to back, will be judged on riders ability.  Points on Rider. Rider not eligible to show in any other pleasure or English class. English or western tack and attire is appropriate.

 

MYSTERY CLASS: Class and rules to be announced the day of the show.

 

SENIOR WESTERN PLEASURE: (ages 19 and over), YOUTH (ages 18 and under), OPEN (open to all age riders).  Open to any western type breed of horse.  Shown at a walk, trot, canter, and asked to back.  Western attire and tack required.  No whips allowed.

 

POLE BENDING: SENIOR (ages 19 and over), YOUTH (ages 13 through 18), PEE WEE (ages 12 and under), To run pattern around 6 poles, each pole 21’ apart and the first pole 21’ from the starting line.  This is a timed event and the horse may use the right or left pattern.  There is a 2 second penalty for knocking down the pole.  Touching the pole is allowed. 

Disqualification:  Not following the pattern or hitting the horse in front of the saddle.

 

PEE WEE/YOUTH WESTERN PLEASURE: (ages 18 and under), OPEN (open to all age riders).  Open to any western type breed of horse.  Shown at a walk, trot, canter, and asked to back.  Western attire and tack required.  No whips allowed.

 

OPEN GAITED PLEASURE: (Open to any age rider), Open to any gaited horse, light or heavy shod acceptable, bands allowed, no pads (including wedge pads), maximum of 8’’ shank on bridle, shown naturally, no special apparatuses.  Shown at a walk and favorite gait.  Judged on the way of going suitability as a trail mount.  Tack optional.

 

OPEN WESTERN PLEASURE: (open to all age riders).  Open to any western type breed of horse.  Shown at a walk, trot, canter, and asked to back.  Western attire and tack required.  No whips allowed.

 

EGG & SPOON:SENIOR/YOUTH: (ages 13 and over), PEE WEE (ages 12 and under) Riders must keep the egg on the spoon (without holding onto the egg) while following the judges directions.

 

Contestants may not enter the ring at a run for any of the classes.  All horses will be assigned a number by the club.  Riders will not crowd their horses around the gates or the announcer’s booth.  Riders must be ready to enter the ring when their class is announced (unless a 3 minutes tack change is needed).  In all speed events the exhibitor will give his/her assigned number to the gate official before entering the ring.  The judge or club officer will view the timer during timed events and call out the time.