Division/Class
ClarificaAon
* 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, 27, and 28 (if age appropriate).
* Walk – Riders any age. Eligible show classes: 1, 2,
3, 9, 10 and 28 (if age appropriate). Entry into the Walk
Classes and Halter will not effect Beginner eligibility if
rider does mot cross enter into other divisions. Riders are
eligible to cross enter into Beginner, Youth 13 & Under,
Youth 18 & Under and Adult Divisions.
* Youth 13 & Under Walk Trot – Riders age 13 and under
only as of January 1st of current year. Eligible show
classes: 1, 2, 5, 11, 13, 17, 21, 23, 28, 30, 35, 36, 37,
39, 42, 43, 44, 46, 50, 52. Riders are eligible to cross
enter into Youth 18 & Under and Beginner (if meets Beginner
requirements) Divisions.
* Youth 14 + Adult Walk Trot – Riders age 14 and over
as of January 1st of current year. Eligible show classes: 1,
2, 7, 11, 15, 17, 21, 25, 28, 32, 34, 35, 36, 37, 42, 43,
44, 48, 50, 53, 55. Riders are eligible to cross enter into
Youth 18 & Under, Adult and Beginner (if meets Beginner
requirements) Divisions. Excludes crossing into Leadline and
Walk.
* Youth 18 & Under- Riders age 18 & under as of
January 1st of current year. Eligible show classes: 1, 2, 6,
11, 14, 17, 19, 21, 24, 28, 31, 35, 36, 37, 40, 42, 43, 44,
47, 50, 53, 54. Riders are eligible to cross enter into
Youth 14+ Adult Walk Trot and Beginner (if meets Beginner
requirements) Divisions. Excludes crossing into Leadline and
Walk.
* Adult – Riders age 19 & over as of January 1st of
current year. Eligible show classes: 1, 2, 8, 11, 16, 17,
20, 21, 26, 28, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 41, 42, 43, 44, 49, 50,
53, 56. Riders are eligible to cross enter into Youth 14+
Adult Walk Trot and Beginner (if meets Beginner
requirements) Divisions. Excludes crossing into Leadline and
Walk.
* Beginner – Rider of any age who’s showing experience
as of January 1st of current year is limited to 20
accumula/ve life/me MRSC, breed, discipline (or in any
combina/on) shows. Once the Year End Beginner High Point or
Reserve High Point has been won, rider is no longer eligible
to ride in the Beginner Division. Rider must complete
Affidavit for Beginner Division and be approved by
Board/Officers. Eligible show classes: 1, 2, 4, 11, 12, 17,
18, 21, 22, 28, 29, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 42, 43, 44, 45, 50,
51, 53. Riders are eligible to cross enter into Youth 13 &
Under, Youth 18 & Over, Youth 14+ Adult Walk Trot and
Beginner (if meets Beginner requirements) Divisions.
Excludes crossing into Leadline and Walk.
* Open – Any age rider. Open riders may enter all
other division eligible classes . Eligible show classes: 1,
2, 11, 17, 21, 28, 34, 35, 36, 37, 42, 43, 44, 50, 53.
* Junior Horse – Horse must be 5 years or under. Proof
of age may be required at registra/on (show open class 35,
42).
* Senior Horse – Horse must be 6 years or older. Proof
of age may be required at registra/on (show open class 36,
43).
* Select Rider – Any rider age 50 and over (show open
class 34).
* Grand and Reserve Halter – will apply to the top 2
horses in Mare and Gelding Halter. Top 2 will automa/cally
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 Clarifica0on. |
General Rules
1. As a 501c7 Social Club there are restric/ons on the
amount of non-member income. “One /me Weekend Membership
Fee” created to allow poten/al new members to show and see
how they like MRSC. The membership has no vo/ng or nomina/on
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 registra/on 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: Nega/ve Coggins papers are required on all
horses.
4. No Stallions Allowed .
5. Stock/Hunter Type Horses Only– Quarter Horse, Paint,
Appaloosa, Mustang, Thoroughbred, Warmblood, Stock type Pony
min height 13.2. See detailed definiAon of stock horse type
on MRSC website.
6. All exhibitors must sign a release of liability form which must be on
file at the registraAon desk before parAcipaAng in show. For
those under the age of 18, the form must be signed by a
parent /guardian.
7. To be eligible for year-end awards, each rider must purchase a full
MRSC membership and must obtain the required nomina/on per
horse and rider combina /on prior to accumula/ng points.
Points earned before membership/nomina/on 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 registra/on.
10. Proper aGre is required for each class—English or
Western. MRSC strongly recommends the use of protec/ve gear.
11. Two-handing in Western classes with a shank bit is an
automa/c disqualifica/on. 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 /me a handler or rider cannot control their horse,
they should remove themselves from the compe//on 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 disrup/ve coaching is allowed to a
contestant/rider compe/ng in a class. Loud or excessive
coaching can lead to disqualifica/on of the contestant/
rider.
15. An equine professional will not be responsible for
accidents or injuries to any exhibitor or horse.
16. Judge’s decision is final. Protests must be made in
wri/ng the day of the show and must be accompanied by a $25
fee. The fee will only be refunded if the show commiLee
approves the protest.
17. No smoking allowed at the Na/onal Equestrian Center.
18. MRSC is not responsible for any awards not picked up the
day of the show.
19. Posted Dated Checks not allowed. Checks must be dated no
later than last day of show. |
