Western States Wild Horse and Burro Expo

August 20-22, 2010       Reno Livestock Events Center (1350 N. Wells Ave 1721  Reno, NV 89512)

For Information          775.853.4182

           

           

                  

 

Home Up

 

 

 

Home Up

 

 

 

SCHEDULE   KIGER SHOW

 
2005 Horse & Burro Show

NOTE: Unless a Class is described as being specifically for one species (horse, burro, mule), it is open to all - horses, burros, or mules who are trained to perform the activities of the class.

ENTRY FEES:

$12.00 CLASS, ALL CLASSES
AT THE SHOW (August 19 - 21): $15.00 / ALL CLASSES

RIDER DIVISIONS
(Each Human-Animal pair should choose one Division and enter within it to compete for Awards):

  • YOUTH 17-and under *
  • AMATEUR ADULT **
  • OPEN

NOTES:

  • * We also have a limited range of offerings for Youth 12 and Under and Adult Walk-Trot, but not enough for a complete High Points series award.
  • * Youth under 12 who wish to compete for a High Points award should enter the Youth 17-&-Under division.
  • Anyone may enter the Walk Trot classes. People wishing to compete for a High Points award should also enter the Amateur, Open, etc. classes for the award they are trying to win. Points earned from Walk-Trot classes will not count toward Division Awards - check the award you are trying for, to see which classes you need.
  • Being registered for the right classes for a desired Award is the sole responsibility of the exhibitor.
  • AMATEUR: A person who does not train horses or teach riders as a profession
  • *  ** YOUTH 12 and Under, and Adult Walk-Trot Divisions:
     If, by August 1, we have at least 5 exhibitors willing to commit to entering a complete slate of Youth-12-&-Under, or Adult Walk-Trot classes, OR if we have sponsors for these classes ($25/class) by August 1, we will add them.

ANIMAL DIVISIONS:

  •  HORSE/MULE: Horse or Mule, wild born or with at least one wild-origin parent
  •  BURRO, Wild-born donkey or with at least one wild-origin parent
  •  GREEN: Horse, mule or burro with at least one wild-origin parent that is five years old or younger, or for whom this is the first or second year of showing

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 structural soundness, conditioning, smooth movement, sturdiness, overall balance, and that special "charisma."

  •  1. HALTER MARES - 2 and Under
  •  2. HALTER MARES - 3 and Older
  •  3. CHAMPION & RESERVE HALTER MARE (Do not enter this class on your entry form. If youplace first or second in your regular class, you will be automatically entered at no charge)
  •  4. HALTER GELDINGS & STALLIONS - 2 and Under
  •  5. HALTER GELDINGS & STALLIONS - 3 and Older
  •  6. CHAMPION & RESERVE HALTER GELDING/STALLION (Do not enter this class on your entry form. If youplace first or second in your regular class, you will be automatically entered at no charge)
  •  7. HALTER BURROS: 2 and Under
  •  8. HALTER BURROS: 3 and Older
  •  9. CHAMPION & RESERVE HALTER BURRO (Do not enter this class on your entry form. If youplace first or second in your regular class, you will be automatically entered at no charge)
  •  10. HALTER MULES: 2 and Under
  •  11. HALTER MULES: 3 and Older
  •  12. CHAMPION & RESERVE HALTER MULE (Do not enter this class on your entry form. If youplace first or second in your regular class, you will be automatically entered at no charge)

SHOWMANSHIP:

This class focuses on the handler's ability to present the animal to best advantage, through proper handling 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 muscle development, etc.)

Conformation of the animal is not a consideration, except to the extent that each showman should 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 to be rewarded, however.


13. YOUTH SHOWMANSHIP 17-and-under
14. SHOWMANSHIP – AMATEUR ADULT
SPONSORED BY Sky's the Limit Horse Rescue
15. SHOWMANSHIP - OPEN

EQUINE CITIZENSHIP (Ground Manners):

Unlike domestic equines, that are usually purchased already trained, one first has to tame and train a wild one. Equine Citizenship classes offer an opportunity for adopters to show their good work in bringing their wild equines 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. All species & genders combined. 

These classes – new last year and very popular - are designed to encourage all adopters and owners of mustangs, mustang mules, and burros to develop safe and happy relationships with their animals. Contestants will be judged on overall Socialization, ground manners, comfort on both equine and human's part, and training to perform specific everyday tasks needed to care for the animal. Equine Citizenship is for everybody - not just "show horses."

 A good Equine Citizen should:
         Stand within safe and respectful distance, on slack line
          Stand calmly in a relaxed, attentive manner
         Allow Judge to walk up and pet the animal
         Allow handler to pickup front & hind feet;
         Allow Judge or handler, at judge's request, to examine mouth, teeth, ears, and eyes
         Walk on lead line without pushiness, resistance, bolting, or shying;
         Lower head and stand calmly for haltering
         Back up willingly 
         Load into trailer
         Yield Hindquarters on command
         Yield head and shoulder to right or left to lead into a turn
         Allow flag and/or rope to be gently touch body and feet
         OPTIONAL: Perform one "trick" just for fun: Bow Down, Lie Down, Smile, Nod Head, etc. 

16. NEWBIES (Animals age 2 & under, or Adopted for 2 yrs or less)
SPONSORED BY CHRISTINE BREHM
17. ALL OTHERS
SPONSORED BY CHRISTINE BREHM
 

B. TRAIL CLASSES (Includes requirements for Ranch Versatility Trail)

DESCRIPTION: This class contains a course with a minimum of six obstacles and is designed to show a horse's ability and willingness to perform several tasks that might be asked of him during the course of a normal day's ranch work. The horse will be judged on three gaits: ­ walk, trot and lope, ­ performed between the obstacles, to be determined when the judge chooses the pattern. A horse will be rewarded with higher credit for performing these gaits on the correct lead and with an alert attitude.

The desired performance is an animal that is willing, responsive, calm, under complete control of the rider, smooth and relaxed in movements. Three tries are allowed for each obstacle, after which the competitor must move on, with no points allowed for that obstacle. If the judge sees a safety issue, the handler or rider may be asked to move on before completing three tries. Animals that are deemed to be out of control may be disqualified, at the judge's discretion.

Obstacles may include, but are not limited to, the following:

  •  Opening, passing through and closing a gate
  •  Back up between two rails
  •  Backing up between two rails, turning while backing
  •  crossing a tarp on the ground
  •  crossing a water obstacle
  •  crossing over a bridge
  •  walking or trotting through poles, which may be evenly or enevely spaced, or set in a pattern
  •  opening a mail box
  •  turning around in a box
  •  other obstacles as the trail judge chooses

For those entered in the Ranch Versatility Series, there will be an additional set of obstacles, consisting of:

  •  Dragging a log either in a straight line or around a set pattern
  •  Dismount, Bridle Removal: The horse remains quiet while the rider dismounts, removes the bit completely from the horse's mouth and re-bridles
  •  Pick up each of the horse's feet while horse stands quietly.
  •  Two or more obstacles chosen from: crossing a water hazard; being hobbled or ground tied; crossing a bridge; turning around in a box, backing up between two logs, putting on and taking off a slicker, and any other obstacles determined by the show committee.

  The Ranch Versatilty section is optional for other participants.

TRAIL - IN - HAND – Horses, Mules, & Burros combined:
All Trail Classes Sponsored By The Napa Valley Horsemen's Association

Equines are taken through the obstacles in halter and lead rope.  In-Hand Trail is for animals who are not yet ready to be ridden, who are retired, or for any other reason the owner may choose to show In-Hand rather than ridden. However, any animal shown In-Hand in one class (with the exception of Halter and Showmanship) may not also enter any Saddle classes.

18. TRAIL - IN - HAND - Youth Handler 17-and-Under
19. TRAIL - IN - HAND - AMATEUR ADULT
SPONSORED BY Nor Cal American Mustang Club
20. TRAIL - IN - HAND - OPEN

TRAIL - UNDER SADDLE – Horse, Burro, Mule Combined Classes
All RIDING TRAIL classes are Sponsored By The Napa Valley Horsemen's Association

21. TRAIL - YOUTH 17 – and Under
Sponsored By The Napa Valley Horsemen's Association

22. TRAIL - AMATEUR ADULT WALK-JOG
Sponsored By The Napa Valley Horsemen's Association

23. TRAIL - GREEN ANIMAL (under saddle less than two years, or five years old or younger,)
Sponsored By The Napa Valley Horsemen's Association
24. TRAIL - AMATEUR ADULT
Sponsored By The Napa Valley Horsemen's Association

25. TRAIL – OPEN
Sponsored By The Napa Valley Horsemen's Association

TRAIL DRIVING: (Harness or simple surcingle)

Nor-Cal Driving Club is the sponsor for the Driving High Points Championship awards and many of the driving classes. Cherie Harter of C&C Awards is an "additional" sponsor in the driving classes

Trail driving uses the same rules as In-Hand trail, only the animal is driven from behind.
Horse, Burro, Mule Combined Class

Equipment: Any functional driving equipment that allows the driver to properly direct and control the animal. Full harness, surcingle, driving lines drawn trhoguh secured stirrups on saddle, etc. Any headgear and bit or lack of bit is the driver's decision, so long as animal is under driver's control

26. TRAIL DRIVING – Rider walks behind
Sponsored by NOR-CAL DRIVING CLUB
Additionally sponsored by Cherie Harter of C&C Awards - oval tray
27. TRAIL DRIVING – CART - Driver rides in a wheeled vehicle
Sponsored by NOR-CAL DRIVING CLUB
Additionally sponsored by Cherie Harter of C&C Awards - oblong tray

THE LESLEY NEUMAN ULTIMATE TRAIL CHALLENGE


This is an ADVANCED Trail Course, similar to a Mounted Posse Certification Course. Obstacles  require advanced training and handling skills. Some obstacles may be scary and involve some degree of risk. Enter at your own risk. Judge may ask any rider to abandon any obstacle even before 3 tries, if the judge feels this is necessary for safety of animal, rider, or others.
A SHORTER BUT MORE CHALLENGING CLASS THAN LAST YEAR!

SPONSOR: "Reno Robert, Rodeo Rider from Red Rock" & SharOn Kutnock, HIGH POINTS & CLASSES.


28. LNUTC YOUTH 17 & Under
SPONSOR: "Reno Robert, Rodeo Rider from Red Rock" & SharOn Kutnock
29. LNUTC AMATEUR ADULT
SPONSOR: "Reno Robert, Rodeo Rider from Red Rock" & SharOn Kutnock
30. LNUTC OPEN ADULT
SPONSOR: "Reno Robert, Rodeo Rider from Red Rock" & SharOn Kutnock

C. WESTERN CLASSES

WESTERN PLEASURE/RANCH RIDING

This class on the rail shows the horse's ability to move at a working speed with a rider. Horses will be shown at three gaits: ­ walk, trot and lope,­ in each direction of the arena. Riders should sit the extended jog. Horses will be asked to change directions while on the rail, and to stop and back. A horse will be given credit for traveling with his head held in a normal position, ears alert and moving at a natural speed for the gait requested. Credit also will be given for making a smooth transition between the gaits, for keeping the correct lead and for maintaining the gait until the judge asks for a change. A rider must show his horse with only one hand on the reins, unless the horse is being shown in a snaffle bit or hackamore (bosal). Choice of headgear and bit is rider's choice.

31. LEADLINE WESTERN PLEASURE - Children 7 and Under, riding Horse, Burro, or Mule, led by adult handler
SPONSORED BY CHRISTINE BREHM
 

32. ADAPTIVE WESTERN PLEASURE - Riders with Special Needs, riding Horse, Burro, or Mule; may include human assistants as needed

 

WESTERN PLEASURE (Emphasis on Horse/Mule/Burro):

 

33. WESTERN PLEASURE YOUTH 12 and under (Walk-Jog; burros included in this class)
Sponsored by Mustang Spirit
34. WESTERN PLEASURE YOUTH 13 – 17
Sponsored by Mike & Kristina Muelrath, Napa, CA
35.  WESTERN PLEASURE AMATEUR ADULT WALK-JOG (burros OK)
36. WESTERN PLEASURE GREEN (Under saddle less than two years, or under 5 years old)
SPONSORED BY CHRISTINE BREHM
37. WESTERN PLEASURE AMATEUR (18 + Up)
SPONSORED BY BE WILD RANCH, Brian & Edona Miller & Family
38. WESTERN PLEASURE OPEN


39. WESTERN PLEASURE BURRO YOUTH 17 – and Under
Sponsored by Carousel Gardens Miniature Donkeys
40. WESTERN PLEASURE BURRO AMATEUR ADULT
Sponsored by CADAMA (California Donkey and Mule Association)
41. WESTERN PLEASURE BURRO OPEN
Sponsored by CADAMA (California Donkey and Mule Association)

WESTERN EQUITATION (Emphasis on Rider)
The same Walk, Trot, Lope, Stop, and Back Up as in Western Pleasure, only this time the emphasis is on the rider’s performance, rather than the animal’s; The rider should be relaxed, sitting with correct posture, heels down, hands held low; Cues and signals to the animal should be as imperceptible as possible which still eliciting the desired response.

42. WESTERN EQUITATION HORSE OR MULE - YOUTH 17 – and Under
43. WESTERN EQUITATION HORSE OR MULE - AMATEUR ADULT
44. WESTERN EQUITATION HORSE OR MULE - OPEN
45. WESTERN EQUITATION BURRO YOUTH 17 – and Under
SPONSORED BY KATRINA LOMAX
46. WESTERN EQUITATION BURRO AMATEUR ADULT
SPONSORED BY KATRINA LOMAX
47. WESTERN EQUITATION BURRO OPEN

WESTERN REINING

48. WESTERN REINING GREEN
49. WESTERN REINING YOUTH 17 & Under
50. WESTERN REINING AMATEUR ADULT
Sponsored by Rose Meyer
51. WESTERN REINING OPEN
 

D. ENGLISH CLASSES

HUNTER UNDER SADDLE (Emphasis on Horse/Mule/Burro)
    

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.

52. HUNTER UNDER SADDLE YOUTH 12 and under (Walk-Jog; burros included in this class)
53. HUNTER UNDER SADDLE YOUTH 17 – and Under
54. HUNTER UNDER SADDLE AMATEUR ADULT WALK-TROT
SPONSORED BY Ilana Lutz
55. HUNTER UNDER SADDLE GREEN
SPONSORED BY CHRISTINE BREHM
56. HUNTER UNDER SADDLE AMATEUR ADULT
57. HUNTER UNDER SADDLE OPEN
58. HUNTER UNDER SADDLE BURRO

HUNT SEAT EQUITATION (Emphasis on Rider)

59. HUNT SEAT EQUITATION YOUTH 17 – and Under
60. HUNT SEAT EQUITATION AMATEUR ADULT
61. HUNT SEAT EQUITATION OPEN
SPONSORED BY TERESA LOMAX
62. HUNT SEAT EQUITATION BURRO

HUNTER HACK (Includes Jumps)

63. HUNTER HACK YOUTH 17 & Under
64. HUNTER HACK AMATEUR ADULT
SPONSORED BY TERESA LOMAX
65. HUNTER HACK OPEN
66. HUNTER HACK BURRO
 

E. GYMKHANA/TIMED EVENTS
(Horses, Mules, and Burros combined)

 

POLE BENDING

 

Timed event. Any/All gait(s) allowed. Each rider is timed as he/she weaves around a line of evenly spaced poles, alternating right and left. Knocking over a pole generates a penalty of 3 seconds added to time. Off course generates a No Time.

67. POLES YOUTH - 17 & Under
68. POLES - AMATEUR ADULT
69. POLES - OPEN
70. POLE BENDING – DRIVEN IN HARNESS
Sponsored by NOR-CAL DRIVING CLUB
Additionally sponsored by Cherie Hart of C&C Awards - oblong tray  

BARREL RACE

Timed event. Any and all gaits allowed. 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.
5-second penalty for barrel knocked over, going seriously off course disqualifies.

71. BARREL RACE -  YOUTH 17 & Under
72. BARREL RACE -  AMATEUR ADULT
73. BARREL RACE -  OPEN
74. BARREL RACE - Stick Horse, KIDS 10 and Under 

KEYHOLE RACE

Enter the keyhole between four (4) poles/barrels which are four (4) feet apart in width and ten (10) feet apart in length. Reverse and return to starting line between the poles. Poles start fifty (50) feet from the starting line. Knocking over a pole will be a five (5) second penalty. Off course is a disqualification. All gaits allowed.

            75. KEYHOLE – YOUTH
            76. KEYHOLE – AMATEUR ADULT
            77. KEYHOLE - OPEN 

GAMBLER’S CHOICE

 A course is set up with 5 obstacles. Each is assigned points, based on difficulty. Rider/Driver has 2 minutes in which to rack up as many points as s/he can. Any obstacle may be performed twice, but not in succession. (In other words, if you go through an obstacle, you may return to it only after having gone through another one) Horse, Burro, Mule Combined Class

78. GAMBLER’S CHOICE - RIDE
79. GAMBLER’S CHOICE – DRIVE (Ground or Cart)
Sponsored by NOR-CAL DRIVING CLUB
Additionally sponsored by Cherie Hart of C&C Awards - Logo Mug
80. GAMBLER’S CHOICE - IN-HAND
SPONSOR: MIKE & NANCY KERSON

F. RANCH & CATTLE CLASSES

81. RANCH CUTTING - AMATEUR
82. RANCH CUTTING - OPEN

Rider must cut a single numbered cow from the herd and the horse must demonstrate ability to work the cow. When satisfied that the horse has proven its cutting ability, the horse and rider must then pen the cow at the far end of the arena. Contestants will have 2 1/2 minutes to cut and pen a designated cow from a herd of at least 10 head. Horses will not be penalized for reining during the cutting portion and should display the horse's natural cow ability.

83. WORKING RANCH HORSE - AMATEUR
84. WORKING RANCH HORSE - OPEN

WORKING RANCH HORSE CLASS DESCRIPTION: This class combines the ability of the working ranch horse to rein, handle cattle and put its rider in the position to rope and stop a cow. Each contestant will perform individually. A maximum of 6 minutes is allowed to complete the class. When the 6-minute time limit has expired, the exhibitor will be required to exit the arena.

The class is to be judged in three sections. Scores from each section are added together for the final score of the class.

  •  Reining Pattern:

One of two approved patterns will be used for this class. Maneuvers include at least one circle in both directions, a change of leads in each direction, at least one 360-degree turn in each direction, a rollback in each direction, stop and back. 

  •  Cow Working:

After the exhibitor has completed his reining pattern, he will call for the cow to be turned into the arena. Upon receiving the cow, the contestant shall hold the cow on the prescribed end of the arena for a sufficient amount of time to demonstrate the ability of the horse to contain the cow.  After a reasonable amount of time, the contestant shall take the cow down the fence, making at least one turn each way on the fence.

  •  Roping:

OPEN: The exhibitor must then rope the cow and bring it to a stop. The horse is judged on his ability to trail, rate and stop the cow. There is to be no dragging and the exhibitor is allowed only two throws. Ropes cannot be tied to the saddle horn. It's not necessary for the exhibitor to catch in order to receive a score. However, if there is no catch, a five point penalty will be subtracted from the roping score. Two tries allowed.

AMATEUR: The exhibitor will rope a “straw bale cow” with the rope securing the horns that are mounted on a straw bale. Two tries are allowed.

85. TEAM SORTING (all age and rider divisions combined)

TEAM SORTING CLASS DESCRIPTION: Each team consists of 3 Horse-Rider Pairs. The object is to sort 10 head in numerical order through a gate.

  • 10 calves will be numbered in consecutive order. If riders allow any cattle not consecutively numbered to be sorted through the gate, or if they allow any cattle to return back through the gate after being sorted, they will be judged “no time”.

  • There is a 3 minute time limit for this event.

  • There is a no lope rule for this event. You must sort the cattle at a walk or a trot, treating the cattle as you would if you owned them.

  • Team will draw a number in between 0-9 corresponding to a calf before they begin. This will be your starting number. For example, your number is 6, you must first sort out number 6, then 7, 8, 9, 0, 1, etc.

  • Cattle will be settled after each run.

  • One rider from the team will signal to the timer that they are ready by holding up their hand. At that time the starting number will be announced and time will begin.

  • Cattle will be deemed sorted when they are sent through the gate. If cattle are sorted out of order, the team is judged “no time”.

  • Hazing of cattle with hats, romal or ropes will be cause for disqualification with no refund of entry fees. Slapping hand to leg or romal to leg is permitted.

  • Teams are judged on the number of cattle sorted.

1.      If 10 cattle are sorted, then time will become a determining factor.

2.      The clock will be stopped when the last cow crosses the foul line. It is permissible at any time to stop sorting and hold cattle already sorted until the clock runs out of time.

Abuse of cattle or horses will be cause for disqualification for the run without refund of entry fees. Use of foul language while participating will be cause for ejection from the event without refund of entry fees.

G. JUST FOR FUN

COSTUME

86. OPEN COSTUME: Any subject; Humor Welcome.  Children 12 and Under must be accompanied by Adult; In-hand, driven, & under saddle combined. Horse, Mule, & Burro combined
SPONSORED BY Willard J. Poupore

FREESTYLE PERFORMANCE
 

87. FREESTYLE PERFORMANCE -
SPONSORED BY CHRISTINE BREHM
Show the public just how much FUN mustangs and burros can be!
If your horse or burro knows tricks, if you and some friends have a dance or drill routine, if you're a vaulter or into Historical Re-Enactments, if you're studying Dressage - just about anything goes here - a chance to show off your creativity and your relationship with your horse, mule or burro!
(3 minute limit to each performance – bring your own CD or tape if you want to use music)

JUMPING IN-HAND

88. BURRO JUMPING IN-HAND (This is the traditional "Coon Jumping" contest)
SPONSORED BY KELLY WHITEHURST, NAPA, CA
89. HORSE/MULE JUMPING IN-HAND (Running start is okay)
SPONSORED BY KELLY WHITEHURST, NAPA, CA

BURRO GAMES

91. MAGIC CARPET
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 - as soon as the music stops. Each time one square will be removed, causing one player pair (human and burro) to be removed. The Human-Burro pair who out last everyone else is the winner.   

SPONSOR: ASS PEN RANCH, Placerville, California www.asspenranch.com 

92. LAWN CHAIR RACE -  under saddle or in hand
One burro, 2 handlers, an endless row of lawn chairs. If you race in hand, you will need 3 people.

SPONSOR: ASS PEN RANCH, Placerville, California www.asspenranch.com 

    HORSE GAMES

93. RIBBON RACE
This is a timed event.  Each team consists of two horses and riders.  The riders start at one end of the arena, holding a paper streamer.  They must travel together to the far end of the arena, go around the barrel, and return to the Start/Finish line.  Breaking or letting go of the “ribbon” results in disqualification of the team.

94. CHAMPAGNE RACE
Each rider holds a glass of “champagne” (may substitute ginger ale). At the signal, riders take off around the arena, any gait. Animals MUST move and keep moving – cannot just stand there til it’s over. The rider who has the most ginger ale left at the end is the winner.

SPONSOR: ASS PEN RANCH, Placerville, California www.asspenranch.com 

G-1 (Not part of "Fun Horse' or "Fun Burro" HighPoints)

PACK SCRAMBLE – (horse, mule, burro combined)
 

90. PACK SCRAMBLE
2 pack animals and one saddle animal to each team. 2 people per team. All animals of all teams will be turned loose in the arena together. No halters or ropes will be allowed to be left on them. At the signal, Exhibitors will run out, catch their 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.  First team to successfully arrive Home with all gear intact is the winner.

H. STICK HORSE RACES - Not Just For Kids

Bring your own stick horse from home, or get one at the Expo booth. After the races, the Expo Stick Horses, which are one-of-a-kind creations by artists at VINE VILLAGE ARTS, will be sold in the Silent Auction

95. STICK HORSE RACE, RIDER Under 6
SPONSOR: MIKE & NANCY KERSON

96. STICK HORSE RACE, RIDER 6 – 7

SPONSOR: MIKE & NANCY KERSON

97. STICK HORSE RACE, 8 – 10

SPONSOR: MIKE & NANCY KERSON

98. STICK HORSE GAMES FOR GROWN UP KIDS
(Riders - you really need to be on your toes for these! The judges will be looking to make sure  your horsie knows his correct lead, doesn't kick at others, etc...Lots of fun for everyone!)

SPONSOR: MIKE & NANCY KERSON

(Also Class # 73, Stick Horse Barrel Race, Kids 10-and-Under)

 

98. Dun Factor Contest

WHO'S THE DUNNEST OF THEM ALL?
  

Sponsored by Jona Kalayjian & The Carter Reservoir Registry

Wild Horse and Burro Expo Horse Show
Award Rules

Points for all awards are accumulated by rider/horse combination.  Points earned by the same rider on two horses will not be combined.  Likewise, points earned by different riders on the same horse will not be combined.

RIDER/HANDLER DIVISIONS (AGE BREAK, AMATEUR, OPEN) WILL BE TALLIED SEPARATELY. Each Animal-Handler pair generates its own Exhibitor Number and points calculations. If an animal is shown by more than one handler, each handler with the animal will earn separate points. Likewise, if a single exhibitor shows more than one animal, points will be accumulated separately for each one. (Example: Dobbin is ridden by Sally in the Youth classes, and by Bill in the Open classes. Dobbin and Sally are one Exhibitor/Animal pair, with their own Exhibitor number and their own points, and Bill and Dobbin are a separate Exhibitor/Animal pair, with their own number and their own points. Dobbin’s points earned with Sally do not contribute to points earned with Bill)

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.

Points for any award are tallied separately for each exhibitor classification, and the horse/rider combination with the most points, regardless of exhibitor classification will be the Champion.

High Points means just that: High Points. In cases where an exhibitor may not have entered every possible class for a certain award, but still has earned high points based on the classes entered, that exhibitor will win over one who entered all classes but earned fewer points.

AWARDS:

Classes that count toward each award are listed below the award.

SUPER HORSE/MULE - CHAMPION  &  RESERVE

SUPER BURRO - CHAMPION  &  RESERVE

SUPER HORSE/MULE SPONSOR: NEVADA BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT

SUPER BURRO SPONSOR: Sierra Feed, Reno

Super Horse or Burro (All-Around) - The Versatile Super Horse or Burro exemplifies the fact that wild horses and burros can do just about anything you ask them to do. Points for these awards are accumulated from a wide variety of classes. Horses, burros and mules are eligible.  The intent is to reward animals and riders who have taken the time to get good at a lot of different things. To compete for Super Horse/Mule or Super Burro, the same animal/rider pair must enter the applicable classes.

Classes contributing to SUPER HORSE AWARD:  one class  each (within Youth, Amateur, or Open Division) from: Halter, Citizenship, Trail, Western Pleasure, Western Equitation, Western Reining, Hunter Under Saddle, Hunt Seat Equitation, Hunter Hack, Pole Bending, Barrel Race, Ranch Cutting

Classes counting toward SUPER BURRO: Showmanship, Trail, Western Pleasure, Western Equitation, Hunter Under Saddle, Huntseat Equitation, Hunter Hack, In-Hand Jumping
WESTERN HIGH POINT & RESERVE: YOUTH, AMATEUR, OPEN

SPONSOR: NAPA VALLEY HORSEMEN'S ASSOCIATION
(High Points from Showmanship, Trail, Western Pleasure, and Western Equitation, Western Reining)

ENGLISH HIGH POINT & RESERVE: YOUTH, AMATEUR, OPEN  
(High Points from Showmanship, Trail, Hunter Under Saddle, Hunt Seat Equitation, and Hunter Hack class)
 
SPONSOR: Bay Area Veterinary Technicians

 RANCH HORSE VERSATILITY CHAMPION & RESERVE: AMATEUR (Youth & Adult Combined), OPEN

SPONSOR: LAWRENCE INTERIOR GROUP, www.lawrenceinteriorgroup.com

High Points from 5 classes: Halter, Western Pleasure, Riding Trail, Ranch Cutting, & Working Ranch Horse

Ranch Versatility is Expo’s newest division. Modeled after the AQHA's Ranch Versatility Classes, this competition promotes the functionality, athletic ability and versatility of the American Mustang *.

To be eligible for points in the Ranch Versatility Mustang competition, one rider/horse pair must enter all five classes.

Ranch Versatility classes demonstrate the versatility of the working ranch Mustang in five categories:

  •  Western Pleasure (enter one Youth, Adult Walk-Trot, Amateur or Open)

  •  Trail (enter Trail Under Saddle - Youth, Open or Amateur)

  •  Ranch Cutting

  •  Working Ranch Horse (which combines reining, roping, and cow working)

  •  Halter/Ranch Conformation (Choose one Halter class #1 – 12)

GREEN HORSE HIGH POINT & RESERVE

Citizenship, Trail, Western Pleasure, Western Reining, Hunter Under Saddle

SPONSOR: California State Horsemens Association, Region 10

IN-HAND HIGH POINT & RESERVE : YOUTH, AMATEUR, OPEN

Halter, Equine Citizenship, Showmanship, Jumping In-Hand, Trail In-Hand

SPONSOR: LAWRENCE INTERIOR GROUP, www.lawrenceinteriorgroup.com

DRIVING HIGH POINT & RESERVE  (Horse, Mule, Donkey)
Pole Bending, Driven Trail, Gambler’s Choice
SPONSORED BY
Northern California Driving Club
LESLEY NEUMAN TRAIL CHALLENGE: YOUTH, AMATEUR, OPEN

SPONSOR: "Reno Robert, Rodeo Rider from Red Rock" & SharOn Kutnock.
 

TIMED EVENTS & GAMES YOUTH, AMATEUR, OPEN       

Combined high points for all of the Gymkhana/Timed Events

SPONSOR: IWHBA (Intermountain Wild Horse & Burro Advisors) www.iwhba.org

FUN HORSE/MULE & FUN HORSE/MULE, Champion & Reserve

FUN HORSE/MULE & FUN  BURRO, Champion & Reserve

High Points in all Section G (“Just For Fun”) classes

HALTER CHAMPION & RESERVE
  • MARE
  • GELDING/STALLION
  • BURRO
  • MULE
 

Hit Counter since February 26, 2005

The Wild Horse & Burro Expo, as part of the National Wild Horse Center, is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.

                                                                          

Choose any link to learn more:
 HOME 

 
IF YOU DON'T ALREADY HAVE A MUSTANG OR BURRO, ADOPT OR BUY ONE NOW!

Lifesavers' Wild Horse Rescue - Adoption Opportunities                                      Carr's Historical Wild Horse Adoption Center, Cross Plains, TN

Nevada State Prison-Trained Saddle Horse Program                                                                     Bay Area Equestrian Network Mustang Classifieds

 Mustang Spirit - Arizona, California, Nevada, & Texas                                                                                                          IWHBA - Utah

 LRTC - Nevada , Texas and California                                                                Virginia Range Wildlife Preservation Association (VRWPA)

BLM (Burns, OR)  http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/burns/wildhorse/index.php


 

Thanks To Our Sponsors:
 

 

 

      


 

NEVADA  BLM
North Valley Feed & Supply
Budie Ross
60 E Surge Street
Reno, NV 89506
(775) 972-7200
 

 

  

 


 
 

 

  

 


 

      
       

 

For updates, questions, etc., please feel free to contact Cindy Lawrence cblawrnc@aol.com or (775) 853-4182