Division/Class
Clarification
Lead Line – Riders age 7 & under as of January 1st of current year.
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, 23.
Walk – Riders any age. Riders may not cross enter into any other classes
except for Halter and specialty classes, as applicable.
Eligible show classes: 1, 2, 3, 8, 9.
Youth 13 & Under Walk Trot – Riders age 13 and under only as of January
1st of current year. No cross entry into Beginner or Youth
is allowed. Eligible show classes: 1, 2, 5, 11, 14, 18, 20,
22A, 24, 26, 30, 31, 32, 34, 37, 38, 40, 42A, 45, 47A.
Youth Riders age 18 & under as of January 1st of
current year. No cross entry into Youth 13 & Under Walk Trot
or Beginner allowed. Eligible show classes: 1, 2, 6, 12, 14,
16, 18, 21, 22A, 24, 27, 30, 31, 32, 35, 37, 38, 41, 42A,
43, 46, 47A.
Amateur – Riders age 19 & over as of January 1st of current
year. No cross entry into Beginner is allowed. Eligible show
classes: 1, 2, 7, 13, 14, 17, 18, 22, 22A, 24, 28, 30, 31,
32, 36, 37, 38, 42, 43, 47, 47A.
Beginner – Rider of any age who’s showing experience as of January 1st of
current year is limited 20 accumulative lifetime MRSC,
and/or breed or combination of both. Rider is no longer
eligible to ride in the Beginner Division if the rider has
won the Year End Beginner High Point. No cross entry into
Youth or Amateur classes allowed. Rider must complete
Affidavit for Beginner Division and be approved by
Board/Officers. Eligible show classes: 1, 2, 4, 10, 14, 15,
18, 19, 22A, 24, 25, 30, 31, 32, 33, 37, 38, 39, 42A, 43,
44, 47A.
Open – Any age rider. Trainers may only ride in open
classes. Open riders may enter all other eligible classes
with the exception of Trainers. Eligible show classes: 1, 2,
14, 18, 18A, 22A, 24, 30, 31, 32, 37, 38, 38A, 42A, 43, 47A
Junior Horse – Horse must be 5 years or under. Proof of age
may be required at registration (show class 30, 37)
Senior Horse – Horse must be 6 years or older. Proof of age
may be required at registration (show class 31, 38)
Select Rider – any rider age 50 and over (show class 29)
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. As a 501c7 Social Club there are restrictions on the
amount of non‐member income. “One time Weekend Membership
Fee” created to allow potential new members to show and see
how they like MRSC. The membership has no voting or
sponsorship privileges—however riders are eligible for
Weekend High Point & Reserve awards. If returning must
upgrade to full single or family membership
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. No Stallions Allowed .
5. Stock Type Horses Only.
6. All exhibitors must sign a release of liability form
which must be on file at the registration desk before
participating in show. 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.
7. To be eligible for year‐end awards, each rider must
purchase a full MRSC membership 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. See Bylaws for details.
8. First through sixth place ribbons given in all classes.
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. |
