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, 24, and 25 (if age appropriate).
• 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 and 25 (if
age appropriate)
• 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, 19,
21, 25, 27, 31, 32, 33, 35, 38, 39, 40, 42, 45, 47, 48
• Youth - Riders age 18 & under as of January 1st of current year. No
cross entry into Youth 13 & Under Walk Trot or Beginner
allowed. Eligi¬ble show classes: 1, 2, 6, 12, 14, 16, 18,
19, 22, 25, 28, 31, 32, 33, 36, 38, 39, 40, 43, 45, 48, 49
• Adult - Riders age 19 & over as of January 1st of current year. No cross
entry into Beginner is allowed. Eligible show classes: 1, 2,
7, 13,14,17,18,19, 23, 25, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 37, 38, 39,
40, 44, 45, 48, 50.
• Beginner - Rider of any age who's showing experience as of
January 1st of current year is limited to 20 accumulative
lifetime MRSC, breed, discipline (or in any combination)
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. No cross entry into Youth or Adult
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, 20, 25, 26, 30, 31, 32, 33,
34, 38, 39,40,41, 45, 46, 48.
• Open - Any age rider. Open riders may enter all other
division eligible classes . Eligible show classes: 1,
2,14,18,19, 25, 30, 31, 32, 33, ,38, 39, 40, 45, 48.
• Junior Horse - Horse must be 5 years or under. Proof of
age may be required at registration (show open class 31,
38).
• Senior Horse - Horse must be 6 years or older. Proof of
age may be required at registration (show open class 32,
39).
• Select Rider - Any rider age 50 and over (show open class
30). 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
nomination 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.
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 nomination per
horse and rider combination prior to accumulating points.
Points earned before membership/nomination 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. Judge's 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 |