Pre entries were due April 15th
Late entries are available until May 1st
No entries will be accepted/changed after May 1st
Late entries are available until May 1st
No entries will be accepted/changed after May 1st
Point accumulation:
Contestants will accumulate points based on their performance in different classes. The number of entries in each event will determine the amount of points received for that event.
For example:
For example:
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8 entries in an event
1 place= 8 points 2 place=7 points 3 place= 6 points 4 place= 5 points 5 place= 4 points 6 place= 3 points 7 place= 2 points 8 place=1 point |
5 entries in an event
1 place= 5 points 2 place=4 points 3 place= 3 points 4 place= 2 points 5 place= 1 point |
3 entries in an event
1 place= 3 points 2 place= 2 points 3 place= 1 point |
High point accumulation:
A contestant who accumulates the most points in a division, wins a High Point award. This encourages participation in multiple classes and showcases consistency across different disciplines.
High Point Divisions
There will be high point awards for each of the following divisions:
Tie Breakers
High Point Divisions
There will be high point awards for each of the following divisions:
- In Hand High Point: Awarded to the contestant with the most points in the 4 in-hand events.
- Level 1 High Point: Awarded to the contestant with the most points in the 3 level one events.
- Level 2 High Point: Awarded to the contestant with the most points in the 4 level two western events.
- Speed Event High Point: Awarded to the contestant with the most points in the 3 speed events.
- English High Point: Awarded to the contestant with the most points in the 4 english events.
- Horse Judging: Awarded to the contestant with the most points in the the 3 horse judging events.
- Versatility:
All-around awards are given to the rider who demonstrates proficiency in a range of disciplines. To be considered for all around, a contestant must compete in at least 2 in hand classes and 2 mounted classes. - Point Accumulation:
Competitors earn points in various events, and the rider with the most points in multiple categories will be the all-around champion.
Tie Breakers
- If there’s a tie for the High Point award, we have a tie-breaking system in place. That system is based on this following criteria:
- The highest number of first-place finishes.
- The total number of events entered.
- A special tiebreaker event.
Please hit "add' to enter your child in the following events. Make sure to add each event only once.
Non-mounted Events
Level 2- Halter
$25.00
Halter is a horse show in--hand event. Horses will be judged on presentation, and basic conformation. Handlers will be judged on presentation and control.
Level 2- Showmanship
$25.00
A pattern class preformed in-hand. Handlers will be judged on execution of the pattern and their overall presentation.
In hand Trail Challenge
$25.00
A trail pattern class performed in-hand. Handlers will be judged on execution of the pattern.
Mounted Events
Competitors will be grouped by levels.
Level One
Disciplined Rail
$25.00
In Western horse riding, "Disciplined Rail" or "Working Western Rail" classes test a horse and rider's ability to execute specific gaits, transitions, and movements as requested by a judge, focusing on the horse's natural self-carriage and ease of use.
Trail Pattern
$30.00
In a trail pattern the horse and rider navigate a course of obstacles, judged on correctness, efficiency, and pattern accuracy, with a focus on horsemanship and teamwork.
Level Two and above
Lease Fee must be added if you are using
Double Diamond horses to compete on.
Disciplined Rail
$25.00
In Western horse riding, "Disciplined Rail" or "Working Western Rail" classes test a horse and rider's ability to execute specific gaits, transitions, and movements as requested by a judge, focusing on the horse's natural self-carriage and ease of use.
Level 2- Horsemanship Pattern
$25.00
A pattern class preformed horseback. Riders will be judged on execution of the pattern and their overall presentation.
Trail Pattern
$30.00
In a trail pattern the horse and rider navigate a course of obstacles, judged on correctness, efficiency, and pattern accuracy, with a focus on horsemanship and teamwork.
Ranch Riding
$25.00
Ranch riding is a popular American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) show event that tests a horse's ability to perform a pattern of maneuvers, simulating a horse being used on a ranch, emphasizing versatility, attitude, and movement of a working horse.
Level 2- Hunter Under Saddle
$25.00
English rail class. Judged on movement of the horse and equitation of the rider.
Hunter Over Fences
$30.00
In hunter over fences, a horse and rider navigate a course of fences, with the focus on the horse's jumping form, style, and overall smoothness, rather than speed or height.
Equitation Pattern
$25.00
An English pattern class which is judged on the execution of the pattern, equitation of the rider, and overall presentation.
Horse Judging
Horse Judging
$25.00
Horse judging is the evaluation of a horse's conformation, performance, and other characteristics. Students who participate gain new insights into equine science by evaluating and ranking horses based on breed characteristics, conformation and performance.
Students will judge a halter class, a rail class, and a pattern class.
Lease Fee must be added if you are using
Double Diamond horses to compete on.
Late Fee
Must be added if entries are submitted after April 15th.