RULES
AQHA Rules shall apply to all classes in accordance to the 2024 AQHA Handbook.
- Competition is open to all breeds
- The Show Committee has the right to combine, divide or cancel any classes if necessary.
- At the discretion of the Judge classes may be split and may ask for only part of the class to lope/canter at a time.
- The Judge may ask for the jog to be extended as well as the lope.
- Any horse that is disruptive and the Judge considers uncontrolled and or a danger will be excused from the pen and NOT allowed back in.
- Exhibitors: You are responsible for your OWN supervision in the warmup arena. Any problems or issues of concern must be reported to Show Management. Youth must always wear a safety helmet while mounted. Concern is for riders and spectators alike. Crowding, standing or loitering at the in-gate and or ingate area will not be tolerated.
- Safety Helmets must be worn in all English classes and all Youth classes.
- Patterns will be posted for: Showmanship, English Equitation, Western Horsemanship, Ranch Riding, Reining and Trail/Ranch Trail
- NEW Platinum Rail Class to be judged as a flat class, ride in western pleasure OR English OR Ranch gear! Adults are encouraged to “show” their spouses/kid’s horses. It is a FUN Class!!! Only riders who have never shown before OR have been out of the show ring for at least 5 years can enter. Can not be competing in any other class.
AGE GROUPS: (As of January 1st 2024) Youth All Ages: 18 Years & Under Senior: 19 Yrs & Over
YOUTH All AGES WALK/TROT:
- Horses will be shown at a walk/jog/trot only. Exhibitors are NOT eligible for cross entry in other divisions of their respective riding classes but may enter their respective age division in Halter/Conformation and Showmanship. Open to Exhibitors 18 and under
- Approved Safety Helmets with properly adjusted chin straps are mandatory in all classes.
WALK TROT 19 AND OVER:
- Horses will be shown at a walk/jog/trot only.
- Exhibitors are NOT eligible for cross entry in other divisions of their respective riding classes but may enter their respective age division in Halter/Conformation and Showmanship. Safety Helmets are suggested. No rider will be penalized for wearing an approved safety helmet.
GREEN HORSE/OPEN:
- Horses will be shown at a walk, jog/trot, lope/canter. You may cross-enter into the 19 & Over Division.
RANCH RAIL/RANCH TRAIL:
- There is NO cross entry to western pleasure or trail classes.
RANCH CONFORMATION:
- There is NO cross entry to halter classes.
HIGH POINTS:
- The classes you enter in your respective division in either Ranch or General Performance count towards your high point including your halter/conformation class and showmanship. English classes do not count towards high points in Ranch.
Western Attire: Neat and clean, suitable Western clothing. Jeans, heeled riding boots is a must. Chaps are optional. No rider will be penalized for wearing an approved safety helmet regardless of class entered.
English Attire: Neat and clean, suitable English clothing. Jackets optional, collared shirt, heeled English boots and riding helmets are a must.
Competition Numbers must be worn at all times. All horses on the grounds must be registered at the show office.
All dogs MUST be on a leash.
NSF Cheques: There will be a service charge of $25.00 applied for any returned cheques.
The Show Committee reserves the right to amend ANY show rules at any time. Especially in the case of concerns for safety of the exhibitors, horses and spectators.
STAKE CLASSES
• 80% of entry fees received will go into the payout, remaining 20% goes to SCQHA to help cover costs of the show
• $250 added from SCQHA sponsors to each stake class payout
• Payouts based on chart below as per AQHA futurity guidelines
• Stake classes are for non-pro riders of all ages, these classes are walk/trot/jog/lope/canter
