Division/Class
Clarification
*Lead Line – Riders age 7 & under as of January 1st of
current year. Riders may not cross enter into any other
classes except for Halter and specialty classes, as
applicable. Handler must be 16 years of age or older.
Eligible show classes: 1, 2, 20. Walk
* Riders any age. Handler must be age 16 or over. Riders may
not cross enter into any other classes except for Halter and
specialty classes, as applicable. Eligible show classes: 1,
2, 21. Youth 13 & Under Walk Trot
* Riders age 13 and under only as of January 1st of current
year. No cross entry into Youth is allowed. Eligible show
classes: 1, 2, 4, 8, 11, 15, 17, 22, 24, 28, 29, 31, 34, 35,
37, 41.
* Youth Riders age 18 & under as of January 1st of current
year. No cross entry into Youth 13 & Under Walk Trot.
Eligible show classes: 1, 2, 5, 9, 11, 13, 15, 18, 22, 25,
28, 29, 32, 34, 35, 38, 42.
*Adult – Riders age 19 & over as of January 1st of current
year. No cross entry into Novice is allowed. Eligible show
classes: 1, 2, 6, 10, 11, 14, 15, 19, 22, 26, 27, 28, 29,
33, 34, 35, 39, 43.
*Novice – Rider of any age who’s showing experience is
limited to less than 15 MRSC Shows in the past 10 years (or
showing experience is limited to less than 3 calendar years
in the past 10 years). Novice status for breed registry does
not constitute eligibility into Novice division at MRSC
shows. Rider is no longer eligible to ride in the Novice
Division if the rider has won the Year End Novice High
Point. No cross entry into Youth or Adult classes allowed.
Eligible show classes: 1, 2, 3, 7, 11, 12, 15, 16, 22, 23,
27, 28, 29, 30, 34, 35, 36, 40.
*Open – Any age rider. Open riders may enter all other
eligible classes. Eligible show classes: 1, 2, 11, 15, 22,
27, 28, 29, 34, 35.
* Junior Horse – Horse must be 5 years or under. Proof of
age may be required at registration.
*Senior Horse – Horse must be 6 years or older. Proof of age
may be required at registration.
*Select Rider – any rider age 50 and over.
*Grand and Reserve Halter – will apply to the top 2 horses
in Mare and Gelding Halter. Top 2 will automatically be
entered into this class. No entry fee required for Grand and
Reserve Halter.
*Note: Open Classes and Open 13 & Under Western
Pleasure, excluding halter, do not count towards year end or
day of show division high point awards, please see website
for Year End Clarification. |
General Rules
1. All rules will be posted at the registration desk and
followed as per the MRSC bylaws and rule book and will be
strictly enforced to ensure fairness to all.
2. Per Missouri State Law: Negative Coggins papers are
required on all horses. Health papers dated within 30 days
of the show are required on all out of state horses.
3. No Stallions Allowed.
4. Stock Type Horses Only
5. 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.
6. To be eligible for year-end awards, each rider must be a
MRSC member and must obtain the required sponsorships per
horse and rider combination prior to accumulating points.
Points earned before membership/sponsorship is paid will not
count towards year end awards.
7. First through sixth place ribbons given in all classes.
8. All halter classes will close 5 minutes prior to the
beginning of the show. All other classes will close 2
minutes prior to the beginning of the class.
9. Tack changes between classes will be given 2 minutes. All
tack changes must be declared at registration.
10. Proper attire is required for each class—English or
Western. MRSC strongly recommends the use of protective
gear.
11. 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.
12. MRSC has the right to disqualify any exhibitor or horse.
If at any time a handler or rider cannot control their
horse, they should remove themselves from the 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 the National Equestrian Center.
18. MRSC is not responsible for any awards not picked up the
day of the show. |
