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Mission Statement The mission of the American Ranch Horse Association is to provide a NOTES program and place to showcase and promote the abilities of the all around versatile ranch horse with the focus on having shows that are fun, affordable and designed to improve both horse and rider in a positive atmosphere where honesty, personal growth and politeness towards fellow horsemen exists, where horses are always respected, and where true western tradition is genuinely honored. Purpose The American Ranch Horse Association was organized to encourage, promote, advertise and develop the ranch type horse as a unique and excellent_athlete. The Association shall carry out the foregoing purpose by conducting and sponsoring ranch horse shows and events nation-wide; establishing standards, rules and regulations for the efficient promotion of ranch horse competition; establishing qualified affiliate groups and organizations; establishing standards for judging the performance of ranch horses; maintaining active records of individual ranch horses and riders; establishing appropriate recognition for their achievements; maintaining the traditional and historical connection of the ranch horse with the ranching and livestock industry; and cooperating with other equine associations having a common purpose. Foreword Welcome to the American Ranch Horse Association! The ARHA is a group of dedicated horse enthusiasts looking to enjoy their horses in an entirely different type of competitive atmosphere. All ARHA events, programs and services encourage fun, friendly, family-oriented competition at all levels where members can participate in many fun activities and learning experiences and share a passion for the true equine athlete. This eighth edition of the ARHA Official Rule Book contains the governing rules pertaining to membership, registration, shows, youth, amateur, and novice programs, and recognition awards. 118 3 ARHA RULEBOOK CHANGE PROPOSAL FORM Must be postmarked June 1st previous year of the next rule book. Next rule book update will be 2022. RECOMMENDATION FOR RULE CHANGE _____________________________________________________________________________________ Originator’s Name Date __________________________________________________________________________________ City State American Ranch Horse Association P.O. Box 186 Existing Rule: _________________________________________________________________________ Nancy, KY 42544 Rule book page #___________________________ Paragraph: ________________________________ Office: 606-271-2963 • 606-687-7005 www.AmericanRanchHorse.net Any related rule(s) affected by this proposal? If so, what? : Email: [email protected] _____________________________________________________________________________________ Facebook.com/americanranchorse _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ Originator’s recommendation for change (rule should be written as it should appear in the Rule Book: FOR THE MOST CURRENT OFFICIAL VERSION _____________________________________________________________________________________ OF THE RULE BOOK, VISIT THE WEB AT: _____________________________________________________________________________________ www.AmericanRanchHorse.net _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ Originator’s justification for change and impact if not passed (proposal will be considered if not completed): 2020-2021 _____________________________________________________________________________________ New rules and/or any _____________________________________________________________________________________ changes to rule book _____________________________________________________________________________________ have been underlined. _____________________________________________________________________________________ OFFICE USE ONLY Committee Review: ______________________________________ Date Sent: ____________________ Identify other rules affected ,if any. Place in proper and legal wording and suggest proper The American Ranch Horse Association prides itself on placement in rule book: the integrity and honesty of each of its’ members. All the _____________________________________________________________________________________ rules in the world will only be as good as those ____________________________________________________________________________________ honorable enough to follow them. We, as a group cannot ____________________________________________________________________________________ make a set of show rules that will cover every situation nor can we possibly police every aspect of the Financial Impact (If any): ______________________________________________________________ competition within our organization. We expect the ____________________________________________________________________________________ members to see what is equitable, and fair, abide by their ____________________________________________________________________________________ conscience and follow these basic rules set forth in this rulebook. Impact of rule change: _________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ Rule Proposal Form can also be downloaded from website: www.AmericanRanchHorse.net 4 117 Places 1-entry 2-5 6-9 1-13 14-18 19-24 25-28 29-32 33-36 37-40 41-45 1st 100% 60% 45% 40% 34% 32% 29% 27% 26% 25% 25% Mandatory Payback Scale for ARHA 2nd 40% 35% 30% 27% 22% 22% 22% 19% 19% 19% 3rd 20% 20% 20% 19% 17% 14% 13% 12% 12% 4th 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% andClasses Events 116 5th 9% 9% 9% 9% 9% 9% 9% 6th 8% 8% 8% 8% 7% 7% 7th 5% 6% 6% 6% 6% 8th 4% 5% 5% 5% 9th 4% 4% 4% 10th 3% 3% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% Show Rules…………………………………...………………………………………....….41 General Management…………………………………………………………...21 Show and Exhibitors Eligibility…………………………………………………………………….………………35 Division Disclaimers………………………………………………………………………….………………….9 Animal Welfare......................................................................................................11 Affiliate Charters................................................................................................... PAGE TABLE OF CONTENTS Diagrams……………………………………………………………………………………………...106 Cutting……………………………………………………………………………………………….…86 Catching………………………………………………………………...……………………...106 Cow Conformation…………………………………………………………….……………………………50 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I E E H H H H H Diagram 5 Out of lead on partial circle leadingto run down……………….113 Diagram 6 Romal/ Snaffle Bit/How to hold…………………………………….114 to Bit/How Snaffle 6 Romal/ Diagram A A A A run around……………………………..…………...112 on Lead of 4 Out Diagram Diagram 3 Out of lead/Delayed Change………………………………………..111 lead/Delayed of 3 Out Diagram Spins…………………………………………………….110 Under 2 Over/ Diagram LeadCircles, Changes, Rundowns, Stop, Spins, Back Diagram 1 A 1 A Bits……………………………………………………………………108 Diagram E Diagram 1 Bits………………………………………………………………………107 Diagram Bit/Bosals……………………………………………………….106 Snaffle Diagram J J J J J J B B E E I H B - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 22 Lameness………………………………………………………………………..45 22 21 Exhibitors with special needs………………………………………….…….45 with special Exhibitors 21 photos………………………………….………………………………..45 of Use 20 19 Exhibitor Attire………………………………………..………………………...45 Exhibitor 19 17 riders with more than 1 1 entry………………………………………………...45 than more with riders 17 18 Show Schedule time…………………………………………………………...45 Schedule Show 18 16 Concurrent Classes………………………………..…………………………..45 Concurrent 16 14 Display of exhibitor number………………………………………………….44 of exhibitor Display 14 13 Scratches………………………………………………………………………...44 13 12 Posting Patterns Draws………………………………………………….44 and Patterns Posting 12 11 Announcingname of horse, owner, exhibitor, score runs.…………….44 10 Disqualified Horses…………………………………………………………….44 Disqualified 10 9 Entry Number……………………………………………………………………..44 Entry 9 7 Premium Money………………………………………………………………….43 Premium 7 6 Entry Fees…………………………………………………………………………43 Entry 6 5 Combining Classes……………………………………………………………...43 5 Combining 4 Exhibitor Responsibility………………………………………………………..43 Exhibitor 4 3 Registration Paper Inspection…………………………………………………42 Paper 3 Registration Inspection……………………….…………………………42 Card Membership 2 to show………………………………………………………………..41 Eligibility 1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 15 Missed class…………………………………………………………………….44 Missed 15 8Refunds…………………………………………………………………………..44 - - 6 Class Categories………………………………………………………………...52 6 Class Champion………………………………………………..51 Reserve and 5 Grand Procedures…………………………………………………………….51 4 Judging Stallions…………………………………………………..51 as Listed 3 Geldings Equipment…..………………………………………………….51 2 Conformation Information…………………………………………….………………50 1 General 4 Failure to to pay…………………………………………………………………….24 Failure 4 Ethics……………………………………………………21 Exhibitor and Show 2 3 Affiliate Compliance………………………………………………………...23 Affiliate 3 4 Failure to Pay/Bad Check Policy…………………………………………....24 Check to Pay/Bad Failure 4 5 Geographical Regions………………………………………………………....24 Geographical 5 9 Procedure…………………………………………..37 Investigation 8 Amateur 6 2 Eligibility……………………………………………………………….....35 Open 1 4 Violations…………………………………………………………………………10 4 3 Responsibility…………………………………………………………………...9
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