WESTERN STATES WILD HORSE & BURRO EXPO
Reno Livestock Events Center August 20 - 22, 2004
2004 Class List
AND THE WINNERS ARE...

2004 SUPER BURRO, Western All-Around Burro, English All-Around Rocky Top Ranch Buckaroo, owned and shown by Melissa Shur	2004 SUPER WILD HORSE ENGLISH ALL-AROUND CHAMPION, LESLEY NEUMAN CHALLENGE OPEN DIVISION CHAMPION, Hi-Point Open Champion Sonka Wakan, owned and shown by Sarah Okamura	SUPER APPENDIX HORSE & WESTERN ALL-AROUND APPENDIX, Reserve Champion Amateur Division Lesley Neuman Challenge Cruise, owned and ridden by Michelle Moore
In-Hand Champion Cimarron Sunset, owned and shown by Chris Stromer	In-Hand Burro Champion, Reserve Western All-Around Burro, and Reserve Super Burro BlackJack, owned and shown by Katie Blunk	RESERVE WESTERN ALL-AROUND APPENDIX Kiger Sage Destiny, owned by James Kicker WESTERN ALL-AROUND CHAMPION Cara Goff on Levi
Kittie Lauman on Tonto - Reserve Open Lesley Neuman Challenge	Reserve Champion In-Hand Burro BroomTail Mayhem Reserve In-Hand All Aound Horse Ollie owned and shown by Patricia Mann In-Hand All Around Appendix Champion Perd Near Perfect, owned by Melissa Shur Reserve: Almost Streakin Buck Naked, shown by Kaci Hume Reserve Youth 12-Under, Savannah Allen on Philadelphia, owned by Ralph and Debbie McCracken Lesley Neuman Amateur Champion, Cimarron Moon and Amy Dumas	WESTERN ALL-AROUND RESERVE, RESERVE SUPER HORSE, High Point Youth 12 and under, Kallie Leonard on Doolittle
Lesley Neuman Challenge Youth Champion Courtney Kemp and Smokey	Lesley Neuman Challenge Youth Reserve Champion Shyla Pheasant on Sparky (owned by Nancy Kerson)	Reserve High Point Open Phantom Target & Norma Sharp
High Point Amateur Champion Montague & Sarah Okamura	Reserve Champion High Point Amateur Britt Porter & Indian Chief	Champion High Point Youth 13-17 Cara Goff & Levi Reserve Champion High Point Youth 13-17 Courtney Kemp & Smokey
COSTUME & AMERICANA CLASSES:

AWARDS All of the award rules have been designed to maximize each competitor’s opportunity to win. It is to your benefit to enter all the classes within your division if possible. Enter as many classes as you feel comfortable and your horse can safely complete. Regardless of how many classifications you enter, or how many horses you have, whether you are a child, an amateur, a special needs rider/handler, or a professional, everybody stands a fair shot at an award! CLASS DIVISIONS (Click on any division for list of classes): In-Hand Trail Driving English Western Games  The Lesley Neuman Trail Challenge Exhibition* * Exhibition classes are both for entertainment, and as "test" classes for consideration as regular classes next year - similar to the way the Olympics uses Exhibition games as a stepping stone toward full Olympic status.
ANIMAL CLASSIFICATIONS: Mustangs, Mules, &  Burros (Donkeys)  Wild-Origin Status: Freeze-Branded (BLM & some Comstock)* Horses, Mules & Burros Range-Bred Non-Freeze-branded Horses, Mules & Burros from any source, Documented * Freeze-branded will include BLM and some Comstock horses.  "Appendix Status:" Horses, Mules, & Burros with at least one Wild-Bred parent Horses, Mules, and Burros who would qualify as Wild if they had better documentation Note: Wild-Bred horses and Appendix are shown  together, but awarded separate High Point Championships  All Ages & Genders: Juveniles, Mares, Jennets, Geldings, Johns, Stallions & Jacks Are Permitted	EXHIBITOR CLASSIFICATIONS: Note: CHOOSE YOUR DIVISION CAREFULLY: Each Human/Animal Pair shall choose one division and show within it for points toward SUPER HORSE/BURRO, ALL-AROUND CHAMPION, etc. If you switch divisions, the point count starts all over again. You may, however, enter different animals in different divisions, as a different animal generates a different rider/animal pair. (Example: A person who qualifies as an Amateur may enter one horse in Amateur and One in Open) YOUTH (2 age divisions: 12-&-Under, and 13-17) ADAPTIVE: Riders with Special Needs ADULT WALK-TROT (NOTE: ADULT WALK-TROT is like "JACK BENNY" -only we aren't discriminating against younger new riders, so we're just calling it ADULT WALK-TROT. This division is for people who may have taken up riding as adults, or for whatever reason do not wish to compete against the regular Amateur status riders. Please note: There are not enough ADULT WALK-TROT classes this year for an All-Around Championship, or to count toward Super Horse. If you wish to try for Super Horse or an All-Around Championship, choose Amateur status rather than ADULT WALK-TROT) AMATEUR OPEN    AWARDS: Click for details Ribbons to 6th place for each class HALTER CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION WILD-BRED HORSE or MULE HALTER CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION BURRO HALTER CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION APPENDIX HORSE or MULE Lesley Neuman Ultimate Trail Challenge  ALL - AROUND AWARDS ALL AROUND CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION High Point Categories English Western SUPER HORSE & SUPER BURRO
WILD ORIGIN STATUS: includes Freeze-branded and non freeze-branded BLM, USFWS, USFS, Comstock, Indian Reservation, County & private lands from the Reno area and other areas known to have unprotected wild horses,  & qualifying wild horses from other sources.  Also included are horses, mules, and burros born in domesticity out of a mare or jennet who was pregnant (with the animal in question) at the time of her adoption. Documentation is Required to prove Wild Origin Status. If the owner can prove a horse or burro or mule is the offspring of two wild horses or burros -   i.e. range bred -  they can compete as a wild horse, burro, or mule in all classes.  Comstock horses (including those adopted prior to the freeze branding program), Forest Service horses, US Fish & Wildlife Service horses & burros, Chincoteague Ponies, the so-called "Dann Sisters" Shoshone horses, and all horses, mules or burros born at home out of an adopted pregnant mare or jennet, or ANY other wild horse or burro population that can be documented is eligible to compete under WILD status.	APPENDIX STATUS: A.) A wild-born horse or burro who lacks the documentation to prove it B.) A Domestic-born animal with no documentation to prove that it was bred in the wild C.) An animal both bred and born in captivity, with AT LEAST ONE WILD-BRED PARENT.   Appendix status also needs documentation, but admittedly we are trying out this classification this year on the Honor System. Contact the Expo Committee ahead of time if you aren't sure if your animal qualifies, and we will issue an advance ruling.  Anyone caught posing a ringer will be disqualified immediately and permanently.

Show Entry in PDF	Stall Forms in PDF	Show Entry in WORD	Stall Forms in WORD
Explanation of New Classes	Rule Book	Printer-Friendly Class List	Exhibitor Information & Class Descriptions
(Many of these are WORD Documents - ASK if you use iMac, or otherwise can't use WORD)

A. IN-HAND CLASSES:

HALTER
Halter is the "Beauty Contest" of the show - Since Mustangs have a varied ancestry, no particular breed type is favored. Emphasis is on overall soundness, conditioning, correct conformation for smooth movement and sturdy serviceability, and overall balance, as well as that special "charisma."
1. HALTER MARES - 2 and Under
2. HALTER MARES - 3 and Older
3. HALTER GELDINGS & STALLIONS - 2 and Under
4. HALTER GELDINGS & STALLIONS - 3 and Older
5. HALTER: SURVIVOR* Wild Horse &/or Mule
6. HALTER: SURVIVOR* Wild Burro
7. HALTER BURROS: 2 and Under
    Sponsored by CADAMA (California Donkey and Mule Association)
8. HALTER BURROS: 3 and Older
9. HALTER MULES: 2 and Under
10. HALTER MULES: 3 and Older

* Note: "Survivor" classes are to honor those wild-born animals who show physical evidence of having lived a tough life on the range. This would include animals with scars and scrapes, improperly healed breaks or wounds, etc. - things that would normally disqualify them from a halter class, but are part of a Wild Heritage. This is also the class to show your aged animals who have stood the test of time, but may not be competitive with younger animals.

SHOWMANSHIP AT HALTER:
This class focuses on the showman's ability to present the animal to best advantage, through proper maneuvers in the show ring, as well as preparation before the show: cleanliness, grooming, hoof care and maintaining ideal body condition (in other words, not too fat, not too thin, exercised regularly for proper musculature, etc.) Conformation of the animal is not an issue, except that each showman should work to present his/her animal to its best possible advantage, recognizing its strengths and weaknesses and compensating to the extent possible, through proper presentation. Over-showing, undue fussing, and extreme posturing are not rewarded, however.

YOUTH SHOWMANSHIP:
11.YOUTH SHOWMANSHIP 12-and-under
12. YOUTH SHOWMANSHIP 13 - 17
Sponsor: Ralph McCracken

ADULT SHOWMANSHIP (18 and Over):
13. SHOWMANSHIP - Amateur
Sponsored by Cindy B. Lawrence - Lawrence Interior Group
14. SHOWMANSHIP - Open

EQUINE CITIZENSHIP (Ground Manners):

These new classes are designed to encourage all adopters and owners of mustangs, mustang mules, and burros to develop safe and happy relationships with their adoptees: Socialization, ground manners, overall comfort on both equine and human's part, and training to perform specific everyday tasks of caring for the animal. Equine Citizenship is for everybody - not just "show horses."

Unlike domestic horses and donkeys and mules, before one can show a wild horse or burro or mule, one has to tame and train it. These classes afford an opportunity for people to show their good work in bringing their adopted wild horses and burros to a stage of gentling and training where the animal is adjusting well to domestic life and handling, even though saddle training may be a ways off yet.

15. NEWBIES (2 & under& Adopted 2 yrs or less)
Sponsored by MarthaOlivo.com/United Horsemanship
16. ALL OTHERS

GAMES IN-HAND
 

17. BURRO JUMPING IN-HAND (This is the traditional "Coon Jumping" contest)
Sponsor: Video Mike, in honor of Max, Dawn & Bert
18. HORSE JUMPING IN-HAND (Running start is okay)
Sponsor: Ruby the leaping mustang
19. MULE JUMPING IN-HAND (may choose either coon jumping or running start)
Sponsor: Saanen Kerson Real Estate, in honor of David Roby's appendix mustang mule, Eleanor

B. HARNESS (DRIVING) CLASSES (harness or simple surcingle okay)
(Horse, Burro, Mule Combined Classes)

20. POLE BENDING - DRIVEN IN HARNESS Obstacle driving will be judged on the performance of the mule or donkey through a coarse set up on the arena. The animal is judged on the ease with which it maneuvers through the obstacles. Knocking over an obstacle, breaking gait, or disobedience are to be considered penalties. This is a timed event.
Sponsored by Cindy B. Lawrence - Lawrence Interior Group


21. LOG SKIDDING
Log Skidding is similar to POLE BENDING, only instead of being ridden through the poles, the horse, donkey or mule is driven through a series of cones, and is pulling a log. Points are deducted for knocking over a cone. This is a timed race.
Sponsored by Wildcat Java & Cafe, El Sobrante, in honor of Stetson the Mule

(More Driving Classes: EXHIBITION PLEASURE DRIVING and TRAIL IN HARNESS, & TRAIL-PACK STRING)
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C. TRAIL CLASSES

IN-HAND TRAIL: Equines are led through a prescribed obstacle course. Points are awarded for each obstacle successfully maneuvered. The animal has three chances to accept the obstacle. At the third refusal, the person will be asked to move on, and no points will be awarded for that obstacle. Animals who are seriously out of control may be disqualified, at the judge's discretion.

TRAIL - IN - HAND - Horse or Mule:
22. TRAIL - IN - HAND - Youth Handler 12 or Under
Sponsored by Cindy B. Lawrence - Lawrence Interior Group
23. TRAIL - IN - HAND - Youth Handler 13 - 17
Sponsored by Sam & Machelle Metz 
24. TRAIL - IN - HAND - Amateur
Sponsored by Margot Easley
25. TRAIL - IN - HAND - Open
TRAIL - IN - HAND - Burro
26. TRAIL - IN HAND -YOUTH 12 and under
27. TRAIL - IN HAND - YOUTH 13 - 17
28. TRAIL - IN - HAND - Amateur
Sponsored by CADAMA (California Donkey and Mule Association)
29. TRAIL - IN - HAND - Open
TRAIL - UNDER SADDLE - Horse or Mule
Animals are ridden through a prescribed series of obstacles, which must be completed in a set order. Points are given for each obstacle successfully completed in three or fewer attempts. After three refusals, the animal must move on, with no points awarded for that obstacle.

30. TRAIL - YOUTH 12 and under
31. TRAIL - YOUTH 13 - 17
32. TRAIL - AMATEUR ADULT
103. TRAIL- GREEN EQUINE (under saddle less than two years, or under 5 years old)
104. TRAIL - ADULT WALK-TROT, riding horse or burro
Sponsored by Cindy B. Lawrence - Lawrence Interior Group
33. TRAIL - OPEN
TRAIL - UNDER SADDLE - Burro
34. TRAIL - YOUTH 12 and under
35. TRAIL - YOUTH 13 - 17
36. TRAIL - Amateur
49. TRAIL-GREEN BURRO (under saddle less than two years, or under 5 years old)
37. TRAIL - Open
TRAIL DRIVING: (Harness or simple surcingle)
Trail driving uses the same rules as In-Hand trail, only the animal is in harness or simple driving surcingle, and is driven from behind. The animal does not have to pull a cart. An animal being driven by a handler who walks behind is fine.

38. TRAIL DRIVING
(Horse, Burro, Mule Combined Class)

TRAIL - PACK STRING:
Ride one animal and lead a pack animal or string of animals through a prescribed obstacle course. Points are awarded for successful completion of each obstacle. Three tries are allowed for each obstacle.

39. TRAIL - SMALL PACK STRING
Ride one animal, pull another, who must be wearing either a pack saddle or a regular saddle (just something strapped around its middle)
40. TRAIL - Large String:
Ride one animal, lead an attached string of two or three pack animals who are wearing packs or saddles.

TRAIL - LEADLINE:
41. LEADLINE TRAIL - Children 6 and Under, riding Horse, Burro, or Mule
All participants will be awarded Prize of Recognition

TRAIL - ADAPTIVE See NEW CLASSES Page
42. ADAPTIVE TRAIL - Riders with Special Needs, riding Horse, Burro, or Mule
All participants will be awarded Prize of Recognition

THE LESLEY NEUMAN ULTIMATE TRAIL CHALLENGE
See LNUTC Page

(Expo believes in the value of ground work skills and safety. Therefore, you may perform this class both in-hand & in the saddle - with higher points awarded for successful completion of each obstacle in the saddle) This is an Advanced Trail Course - not for everybody! It goes above and beyond the regular trail courses. Click here for The Lesley Neuman Trail Challenge page for a complete description of the course.
43. LNUTC YOUTH 17 & Under
44. LNUTC AMATEUR ADULT
45. LNUTC OPEN ADULT
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D. SADDLE CLASSES

D-1. WESTERN

WESTERN PLEASURE (Emphasis on Horse/Mule/Burro)
This class is on the rail designed to show an animals quality of movement, manners, and ability with both leads and transitions. The animals are to be shown at a walk, jog and lope in both directions of the arena. Riders should sit the extended jog. Animals are required to back easily and stand quietly either on the rail or in a line up.
50. LEADLINE WESTERN PLEASURE- Children 6 and Under, riding Horse, Burro, or Mule - All participants will be awarded Prize of Recognition
51. ADAPTIVE WESTERN PLEASURE - Riders with Special Needs, riding Horse, Burro, or Mule (May include helpers) All participants will be awarded Prize of Recognition
WESTERN PLEASURE HORSE OR MULE:
52. WESTERN PLEASURE YOUTH 12 and under (This is a Walk-Trot class)
53. WESTERN PLEASURE YOUTH 13 - 17
54. WESTERN PLEASURE GREEN EQUINE (Under Saddle Less Than Two Years)
55. WESTERN PLEASURE AMATEUR (18 + Up)
55-B.  WESTERN PLEASURE ADULT WALK-TROT RIDER
Sponsored by Linda Ables
56. WESTERN PLEASURE OPEN
WESTERN PLEASURE BURRO:
57. WESTERN PLEASURE BURRO YOUTH 12 and under (This is a Walk-Trot class)
58. WESTERN PLEASURE BURRO YOUTH 13 - 17
59. WESTERN PLEASURE BURRO AMATEUR (18 + Up)
60. WESTERN PLEASURE BURRO OPEN

WESTERN EQUITATION (Emphasis on Rider)

61. LEADLINE WESTERN EQUITATION- Children 6 and Under, riding Horse, Burro, or Mule
62. ADAPTIVE WESTERN EQUITATION - Riders with Special Needs, riding Horse, Burro, or Mule (May include helpers) Sponsored by MarthaOlivo.com/United Horsemanship

WESTERN EQUITATION HORSE OR MULE:
63. WESTERN EQUITATION YOUTH 12 and under (This is a Walk-Trot class)
64. WESTERN EQUITATION YOUTH 13 - 17
65. WESTERN EQUITATION GREEN EQUINE (Under Saddle Less Than Two Years)
66.WESTERN EQUITATION AMATEUR (18 + Up)
67. WESTERN EQUITATION OPEN

WESTERN EQUITATION BURRO:
69. WESTERN EQUITATION BURRO YOUTH 12 and under (This is a Walk-Trot class)
70. WESTERN EQUITATION BURRO YOUTH 13 - 17
71. WESTERN EQUITATION BURRO AMATEUR (18 + Up)
Sponsored by Video Mike
72. WESTERN EQUITATION BURRO OPEN

WESTERN REINING
73. WESTERN REINING YOUTH 17 & Under
74. WESTERN REINING AMATEUR
Sponsor: Saanen Kerson Real Estate, in honor of her mustang, Benny
75. WESTERN REINING OPEN

HUNTER UNDER SADDLE (Emphasis on Horse/Mule/Burro)
(English Pleasure) – Animal will be asked to demonstrate gaits both ways in the arena. Standard English gaits of the walk, trot, canter, and hand gallop will be asked in both directions of the arena. It is imperative that the animal give the distinct impression of being a pleasure to ride. All gaits must be performed with willingness and obvious ease, cadence, smoothness and balance.
76. HUNTER YOUTH 12 and under (This is a Walk-Trot class)
77. HUNTER YOUTH 13 - 17
78. HUNTER GREEN EQUINE (Under Saddle Less Than Two Years)
79. HUNTER AMATEUR (18 + Up)
79 - B HUNTER ADULT WALK-TROT
80. HUNTER OPEN
81. HUNTER BURRO UNDER SADDLE

HUNT SEAT EQUITATION (Emphasis on Rider)

82. HUNT SEAT EQUITATION YOUTH 12 and under (This is a Walk-Trot class)
83. HUNT SEAT EQUITATION YOUTH 13 - 17
84. HUNT SEAT EQUITATION GREEN EQUINE (Under Saddle Less Than Two Years)
85. HUNT SEAT EQUITATION AMATEUR (18 + Up)
86. HUNT SEAT EQUITATION OPEN
87. HUNT SEAT EQUITATION BURRO

ENGLISH HUNTER HACK (Includes Jumps)

88. ENGLISH HUNTER HACK YOUTH 17 & Under
89. ENGLISH HUNTER HACK AMATEUR (18 + Up)
90. ENGLISH HUNTER HACK OPEN
Sponsored by Ha N'Shamah Shelee, formerly BLM # 0031
91. ENGLISH HUNTER HACK BURRO

POLE BENDING
This is a timed event. Each rider is timed as he/she weaves around a line of evenly spaced poles, alternating right and left.

46. YOUTH 17 & Under
47. AMATEUR (18 + Up)
48. OPEN

BARREL RACE
Timed event. 5-second penalty for barrel knocked over, going seriously off course disqualifies. Otherwise, it's just a matter of who goes fastest. Three barrels are placed evenly from each other, in a triangle shape. Riders are timed as they race around the barrels in a clover leaf pattern.
92. YOUTH 17 & Under
Sponsored by Ha N'Shamah Shelee, formerly BLM # 0031
93. AMATEUR (18 + Up)
93-B. ADULT WALK-TROT BARREL RACE - ANY GAIT - This "race" may be performed at any gait or combination of gaits - walk, trot, or lope)
Sponsored by LEAST RESISTANCE TRAINING CONCEPTS (LRTC)
94. OPEN

PACK SCRAMBLE - Single entry fee per team

95. AMATEUR (All ages)
Sponsored by Ha N'Shamah Shelee, formerly BLM # 0031
96. OPEN
There will be 2 pack animals and one saddle animal to each team. 2 people per team. All animals will be turned loose in the arena. No halters or ropes will be allowed to be left on them. At signal, Exhibitors will run out catch the animals, lead them to designated place where saddles, pack saddles, and packs are. There they will saddle their animals, put the packs on and lead them to opposite side of arena around a barrel and return home.

102. MAGIC CARPET - Burros and Mules Only
This class is like Musical Chairs, only instead of a chair, you need to stand on a carpet square - without letting go of your burro or mule - as soon as the music stops. Each time one square will be removed, causing one player pair (human and equid) to be removed. The Human-Burro/Mule pair who outlast everyone else is the winner.

105. STAKE RACE (For Horses)
This is a timed event. Race to the far side of the arena, go around the stake, and come back to the Start/Finish line.

TEAM SORTING - Single entry fee per team
Teams of Three riders will sort a series of cows who have numbers on them. Cows must be brought and held over the line, in a set numerical order. Each team has two tries at two minutes each. They are scored for each cow they successfully bring over in order. and hold until time is called. The best score of the two will be used to determine placings.

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F. MISCELLANEOUS

COSTUME
AT THE WALK ONLY; Children 12 and Under must be accompanied by Adult; In-hand, driven, & under saddle combined. Horse, Mule, & Burro combined
  

99. OPEN COSTUME: Any subject; Humor Welcome
Sponsored by Video Mike
  
100. AMERICANA: Wild Horses & Burros - and their ancestors - in American History
Costumes will be judged on their historical authenticity as well as overall presentation and creativity. Please write a short paragraph or two about the aspect of history you are representing with your costume, which our announcer can read while you are in the arena.
Sponsored by MarthaOlivo.com/United Horsemanship

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G. EXHIBITION CLASSES

101. FREESTYLE "DANCING WITH HORSES" PERFORMANCE CLASS -
Show the public just how much FUN mustangs and burros can be!
Individual or group performance arranged to music - please bring a CD of your chosen music. If your horse or burro knows tricks, if you and some friends have a dance or drill routine, if you're a vaulter - just about anything goes here - a chance to show off your creativity and your relationship with your horse, mule or burro!
(4 minute limit to each performance)
Sponsored by MarthaOlivo.com/United Horsemanship
 

AWARDS

Wild Horse and Burro Expo Horse Show Award Rules For the purposes of high point and championship awards, points for each horse/rider combination should only be accumulated within a single exhibitor classification (i.e. amateur, open, youth 12 and under, etc.) If a competitor does choose to enter the same horse/rider combination in more than one exhibitor classification, the points from the two classifications will NOT be combined. Each division will be tallied separately. Super Horse – Points for these awards are accumulated from a wide variety of English and Western Classes. The intent is to reward horses and riders that have taken the time to get good at a lot of different things. The Super Horse exemplifies the fact that wild horses and burros can do just about anything you ask them to do. Like all the awards, point will be tallied separately for each exhibitor classification, and the horse/rider combination with the most points, regardless of exhibitor classification will be the Super Horse. English & Western Championships – Points for the English Championship are accumulated for English classes only, likewise for Western. The intent is to reward horses and riders who have worked very hard to master a specific discipline. Like all the awards, point will be tallied separately for each exhibitor classification, and the horse/rider combination with the most points, regardless of exhibitor classification will be the Champion. Rider/Handler Awards – Points from classes that are judged mostly on the rider’s or handler’s ability or that pose a special challenge to the rider or handler are tallied for these awards. The awards are already separated by exhibitor classification. The intent is to reward the rider/handler in each exhibitor classification who exhibits the greatest horsemanship skills. Points for these awards will be tallied separately for each horse/rider combination. A competitor showing two or more horses will have additional chances at the award, or will have a chance at winning both high point and reserve. However, a competitor showing two animals will NOT be allowed to combine points from the two different animals towards these awards. Point System – Points will be tallied using the following system: 1st place = 6 points, 2nd = 5 points, 3rd = 4 points, 4th = 3 points, 5th = 2 points, 6th = 1 point Rider divisions with fewer than 6 total riders: If an entire exhibitor classification has six or fewer competitors, points awarded within that classification will be modified based on the number of participants within the classification. For example, if there are 4 in the division, 1st place = 4 points, 2nd place = 3 points, etc. Points will not be reduced on an individual class by class basis, only for the entire exhibitor classification. Bonus for large classes: A bonus point will be awarded to all exhibitors who place in a class with ten or more entries. Two bonus points will be awarded if the class has twenty or more entries. For example, if there are 13 in the class, 1st place = 7 points, 2nd place = 6 points, etc. Tie-breaker: In the case of a tie, the exhibitor with the most blue ribbons is the winner. If there is a tie in the number of blue ribbons, the person with the most 2nds is the winner, etc.

EQUINE AWARDS:

Points for all awards are based on the same horse-rider pair. You may enter more than one horse or burro, but the points start over with each one.

1. SUPER WILD HORSE/MULE &  RESERVE (High Points Combined  Western, English, Trail, Harness & Timed Events) - WILD-BRED HORSE/MULE
   High Points In These 10 Classes: Halter, Western Pleasure, Western Reining, English Hunter Hack, Hunter Under Saddle, Trail Under Saddle, Trail In Harness or Surcingle, Barrel Racing, Pole Bending, Lesley Neuman Trail Challenge  
   Blanket sponsored by Cindy B. Lawrence - Lawrence Interior Group
    
2. SUPER BURRO &  RESERVE SUPER BURRO (High Points Combined Western, English, Trail, Harness & Timed Events)
   High Points In These 8 Classes: Halter, Trail (In-Hand or Under Saddle; In case of a tie, preference will go to Under Saddle), Trail Driven In Harness, In-Hand Jumping, Log Skidding, Trail Packing, Western Pleasure Riding, English Hunter Burro
3. SUPER APPENDIX HORSE/MULE &  RESERVE (High Points Combined  Western, English, Trail, Harness & Timed Events)- APPENDIX HORSE/MULE
   High Points In These 10 Classes: Halter, Western Pleasure, Western Reining, English Hunter Hack, Hunter Under Saddle, Trail Under Saddle, Trail In Harness or Surcingle, Barrel Racing, Pole Bending, Lesley Neuman Trail Challenge 

1. WESTERN ALL AROUND CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION WILD HORSE/MULE (Same Rider/Animal Pair)
High Points In These 5 Classes: Western Pleasure, Trail, Western Reining, Barrel Racing, Pole Bending

2.  WESTERN ALL AROUND CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION APPENDIX HORSE/MULE (Same Rider/Animal Pair)
High Points In These 5 Classes: Western Pleasure, Trail, Western Reining, Barrel Racing, Pole Bending 

3.  WESTERN ALL AROUND CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION BURRO (Same Rider/Animal Pair)
High Points In These 4 Classes: Western Pleasure, Pack Trail, Driven Pole Bending, In-Hand Jumping         

6.  ENGLISH ALL AROUND CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION BURRO (Same Rider/Animal Pair)
High Points In These 2 Classes: Hunter Under Saddle, English Hunter Hack
           

7. IN-HAND ALL AROUND CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION WILD HORSE/MULE (Same Handler/Animal Pair)
High Points In These 4 Classes: Halter, In-Hand Trail, Equine Citizenship & In-Hand Jumping

8. IN-HAND ALL AROUND CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION APPENDIX HORSE OR MULE
High Points In These 4 Classes: Halter, In-Hand Trail, Equine Citizenship & In-Hand Jumping

9. IN-HAND ALL AROUND CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION BURRO
High Points in 4 classes: Halter, In-Hand Trail, Equine Citizenship, & In-Hand Jumping

1. HALTER GRAND CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION WILD HORSE 
2. HALTER GRAND CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION WILD MULE
3. HALTER GRAND CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION BURRO 

RIDER/HANDLER AWARDS:

1. YOUTH 12 & UNDER ALL AROUND CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION
   HIGH POINT RIDER
   High Points In These 4 Classes: Showmanship at Halter, Trail (In-Hand or Under Saddle; In case of a tie, preference will go to "Under Saddle") Western Equitation, Hunt Seat Equitation
2. YOUTH 13-17 ALL AROUND CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION
   HIGH POINT RIDER
   High Points In These 8 Classes: Showmanship at Halter, Trail Under Saddle or Trail Driven Under Harness (if both are entered, the higher placing of the two will be used for point totals), Western Equitation, Hunt Seat Equitation, English Hunter Hack, Western Reining, Barrel Racing, Pole Bending
3. AMATEUR 18 & OVER - ALL AROUND CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION HIGH POINT RIDER
   High Points In These 8 Classes: Showmanship at Halter, Trail Under Saddle or Trail Driven Under Harness (if both are entered, the higher placing of the two will be used for point totals), Western Equitation, Hunt Seat Equitation, English Hunter Hack, Western Reining, Barrel Racing, Pole Bending
4. OPEN ALL AROUND CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION
   HIGH POINT RIDER
   High Points In These 8 Classes: Showmanship at Halter, Trail Under Saddle or Trail Driven Under Harness (if both are entered, the higher placing of the two will be used for point totals), Western Equitation, Hunt Seat Equitation, English Hunter Hack, Western Reining, Barrel Racing, Pole Bending

LESLEY NEUMAN TRAIL CHALLENGE

1. LESLEY NEUMAN TRAIL CHALLENGE - Youth Champion
2. LESLEY NEUMAN TRAIL CHALLENGE - Amateur Champion
3. LESLEY NEUMAN TRAIL CHALLENGE - Open Champion

LEADLINE CHAMPION - Trophy
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