Division/Class
Clarification
1. 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
2. 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, 22
3. 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,
23, 25, 29, 30, 32, 35, 36, 38, 42
4. 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, 23,
26, 29, 30, 33, 35, 36, 39, 43
5. 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, 23, 27, 28, 29, 30,
34, 35, 36, 40, 44
6. Novice Rider of any age whos showing experience as of
January 1st of current year 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, 23, 24, 28, 29, 30, 31, 35, 36, 37, 41
7. Open Any age rider. Open riders may enter all other
eligible classes. Eligible show classes: 1, 2, 11, 15, 23,
29, 30, 35, 36
8. Junior Horse Horse must be 5 years or under. Proof of
age may be required at registration (show class 29, 35)
9. Senior Horse Horse must be 6 years or older. Proof of
age may be required at registration (show class 30, 36)
10. Select Rider any rider age 50 and over (show class 28)
11. 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 classEnglish 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. |
