Division/Class Clarifications
Lead Line – Riders age 6 & under as of
January 1st of current year. Riders may only cross over
the walk class.
Walk Class—Riders age 13 & under as of
January 1st of current year. Rider may only cross into
the Lead Line, Showmanship, and Halter classes.
Youth 13 & Under – Riders age 13 and
under only as of January 1st of current year. Qualifying
classes: 1 or 2, 4, 8, 16, 23, 34, 37.
Youth - Riders age 18 & under as of
January 1st of current year. Qualifying classes: 1 or 2,
5, 17, 24, 35, 38.
Adult - any rider 19 & over as of
January 1st of current year. Qualifying classes: 1 or 2,
6, 10, 25, 30, 36, 39.
Novice – Rider of any age who’s showing
experience is limited to less than two years in the past
10 years. Novice status for breed registry does not
constitute eligibility into Novice division at MRSC
shows. Qualifying classes: 1 or 2, 3, 7, 12, 15, 22, 28,
33.
TH: Therapeutic Horsemanship – Special
ability riders only, any age, English or Western.
Junior Horse – Horse must be 5 years or
under. Proof of age may be required at registration.
PLEASE NOTE: Youth Riders may only rider
in ONE YOUTH Division. Riders 13 and under may ride in
the 18 and under division but then they may not cross
enter into the 13 and under division.
General Rules
1. All rules are in the MRSC bylaws and
will be strictly enforced to ensure fairness to all.
2. Negative Coggins papers required at
gate.
3. No Stallions Allowed.
4. All exhibitors must sign a release of
liability form. For those under the age of 18, the form
must be signed by a parent/guardian. The parent/guardian
must be present on the show grounds during the entire
show.
5. To be eligible for year-end awards,
the exhibitor must be a MRSC member and must obtain the
required sponsorships prior to accumulating points.
Points earned before membership/sponsorship is paid will
not count towards year end awards.
6. First through sixth place ribbons
given in all classes.
7. All halter classes will close 5
minutes prior to the beginning of the show. All other
classes will close minutes prior to the beginning of the
class.
8. Tack changes between classes will be
given 2 minutes. All tack changes must be declared at
registration.
9. Proper attire required for each
class—English or Western. MRSC strongly recommends the
use of protective gear.
10. Two-handing in Western classes with
a shank bit is an automatic disqualification. However,
two handing is allowed with a snaffle bit or bosal on a
junior horse, ages 2 to 5 years old.
11. MRSC has the right to disqualify any
exhibitor or horse.
12. If at any time a handler or rider
cannot control their horse, they should remove
themselves from competition or MRSC will ask them to
leave the arena and/or showing area.
13. Exhibitors and/or owner may be
ejected for poor sportsmanship.
14. No loud or disruptive coaching is
allowed to a contestant/rider competing in a class. Loud
or excessive coaching can lead to disqualification of
the contestant/rider.
15. An equine professional will not be
responsible for accidents or injuries to any exhibitor
or horse.
16. Judges decision is final. Protests
must be made in writing the day of the show and must be
accompanied by a $25 fee. The fee will only be refunded
if the show committee approves the protest.
17. No smoking allowed at Therapeutic
Horsemanship except in your own vehicle.
18. No dogs or alcohol allowed on the
property at Therapeutic Horsemanship.
For questions about the show, please
contact Amy Comparato, MRSC President @ 636-299-2530
Or Visit our web site at
www.MidRiversSaddleClub.com
