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Rules and
Regulations
The following are the Rules and Regulations of the VCHA
Miniseries Shows:
VCHA will follow
NCHA rules
for all classes, except where otherwise noted.
1. With the
exception of the Youth Class, there must be at least 3 entries in each class
for the class to be held. In the event that there are less that 3 entries, the
class will be canceled, in which case the rider(s) will be given the
opportunity to enter in another class.
2. Class Awards:
There will be Year End Awards given from 1st through 3rd places in each class.
3. Non Pro High Point Year End Award:
There will be an award given to the Non Pro who accumulates the most points in
the qualifying classes during the show series.
4. Non Pro High Point Award Qualifying Classes: The
following classes will count toward the Non Pro High Point award:
- $35,000 Non Pro
- Non Pro
- $15,000 Amateur
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$500 Non Pro
- $15,000 Novice Non Pro
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| Note: The $15,000 Novice
Non Pro Class will be judged on the horse for purposes of the Class Year End
Awards but the points will accrue to the rider only for the purposes of the Non
Pro High Point award. |
5. A rider
may ride an unlimited number of horses in each class for which the horse or the
rider is qualified BUT in a class where the points accrue to the rider for the
purpose of the Year End Awards, the rider must declare, to the show secretary,
prior to the start of the class, which run will be used to accumulate points
toward the year end awards. Only one rider per class will count toward Year End
Awards.
6. In the case of classes where
the points accrue to the rider, in order for the rider to qualify for the
standings for the year end awards, the rider must be show in each class, in at
least half of the shows in the miniseries.
7. In the case of classes where the points accrue to the
horse, in order for the horse to qualify for the standings for the year end
awards, the horse must be shown in each class, in at least half of the shows in
the miniseries.
8. $500 Non Pro Class:
When a rider has won the Year End Award in this class, the rider may not show
in this class again.
9. Equipment: With
the exception of the Ranch Class, basic NCHA rules for allowable equipment
(bits, draw reins, etc.) will be followed in all classes. This rule will not
apply to practices, turn back horses, etc.
10. The Ranch Class will have no money limits on either
the rider or the horse. Riders do not need to own the horse they show. Reining
is allowed, with either one or two hands.
11. The show committee has the discretion to not
accommodate an entry to change a class after the cattle have been ordered,
especially if the class change results in the cancellation of the class
originally entered. |
Loping Pen Guidelines
(from the NCHA
Rule Book)
Horses in the warm up area travel in the same direction
in concentric circles.
Entering the Loping Area
To enter the loping area, merge into traffic as if you
were entering a traffic circle. Look and wait for a clearing. Once in, maintain
the same speed as the horse in front of you. If you want to pass, look behind
you so you don't crash into the horse in the other lane.
Loping Lanes
Stay to the inside circle if you want
to go slow. This is the slow lane. Stay to the outside circle if you want to go
fast. This is the fast lane.
Try not to
bunch up and talk or stand still anywhere in the traffic.
Never stop in traffic. If you must stop, please slow down
and exit to an area devoid of traffic. This also applies to dry working your
horse.
If you are going to do some
pulling and spinning, please do it where you have room.
If you see someone that is looking for a way into traffic
or an exit out of traffic, please be kind enough to let them in or out. Always
remember to think about the other person and how you would feel in a similar
situation.
Suiting Up
When
the time comes to boot up or put on chaps, find a safe place out of traffic. Be
careful that your horse is not too close to another horse that might kick or
bite. Watch your own horse for signs of rude behavior.
Youth Riders
Most youth cutters are in the loping pen to get a horse
ready. They can ride and control their horse. They have a good understanding of
how to behave themselves. The loping pen is not a place for baby sitting or
entertainment, nor for riding lessons. Anyone in the loping area, no matter
what the age, should have the ability to control their horse at all times. This
is for their own safety as well as for others.
Pedestrians
Pedestrians in the loping area should yield to those
people who are there to get a horse ready to show. Dismounting If you must get
off your horse, find a safe place to tie them.
Tying Horses
Do
not tie kicking horses or studs in the loping pen. Someone may tie a horse next
to them. Do not get upset with someone for spanking your horse if it kicks or
bites at them.
Loping Pen
Use the loping pen for exercise and
to season young horses only when there is enough room. Be considerate of people
in there to get their horse ready to show.
Tractor
Accommodation
There will be a tractor
coming in periodically to work the pen. Move your horse out of the way and move
any tied horses away from the area to be worked.
Changing Direction
People will want to change direction from time to time.
Whether they want to bend their horse the other way or simply are tired of
going right and want to go left, slow down, stop and turn your horse around. If
you want to go another direction, simply ask someone if they would like to turn
around. Do not be offended if some contestant ignores your request, it simply
means their horse isn't broke and they can't do this maneuver.
Loping Pen Humor
Try to maintain good humor in the
pen. People have sometimes been in there for hours, days, a week it seems. Not
only can they be preoccupied with what they may be doing, but they may be very
tired, even delirious. Try to be defensive only in your driving and keep your
attitude on the light side.
Trainers
Always
look out for trainers, horseback or not. Even if they were once a loper, they
get instant amnesia when entering the loping pen. Don't run over them, good
help is hard to find. |
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