Interested in Holding an Official Australian Ranch Local Show? Local Shows

Australian Ranch Horse

Creating that Ranch Horse Experience About Local Shows Local shows are about fun and getting people involved in ranch horse. Whether just starting out showing or serious enthusiast.

The shows are designed to appeal to a broad Ranch horse bonds people together like no range of people from different disciplines other discipline as it has classes for everyone. creating a new and fun time showing. From people new to showing and entry level classes through to advanced classes for both The competitors celebrate a comradery based horse and rider. This is why the sport is growing on mutual respect for the horse’s talents as they rapidly. show across a number of different events. It is the return of the versatility horse and a sport for Ranch do not need to registered or a families to enjoy. specific breed. We have quarter horses, stock horses, paint horses, appaloosa horses, friesians, Ranch shows draw competitors from crossbreds and everything in between. All competing and having fun. The only criteria is • the horses need to be over 13.2hh for safety • Campdrafting reasons. • Breed associations • Cow horse Local shows bring people in your community • together and draw people from other areas. They • Roping bring revenue to the local area. • Horsemanship • General riding • and more 2 Ranch Shows are for all levels OF HORSES AND COMPETITORS

Events range from entry level through intermediate to advanced classes. Horses and riders can take a journey through their training starting with simple pattern classes through to classes with some cattle work to the advanced working events. It creates a sense of achievement working with their horse.

The classes are ranked according to your show experience and age.

• Youth Classes for under 13 years old. Riding two handed and getting their confidence in each of the classes. • Youth classes for 14-18 years old. Establishing the skills of riding single or two handed. • Freshman Classes - for those with little to no showing experience • Novice Amateur Classes - for those with some show experience • Amateur Classes - for experienced show people that do not train or coach for a living • Open Classes - for professional trainers and experienced show people

Titles & Awards

Australian Ranch Horse offers competitors the opportunity to participate in Titles and Awards. Participation requires horses to be licenced, and is optional for all members.

Register of Merit (Rom) Ranch Horse Champion Superior Event Horse Super Ranch Horse Performance Versatility Award Certificate of Superior Ability Gold Medallion Award Ranch Horse of The Year (Honour Roll) Year End High Point Awards 3 our PRIMARY classes

These are the primary classes that people are most interested in competing. Check out the rule book for other classes.

Ranch Conformation Ranch Riding

A well balance horse with form for function The most popular event as horses work through now matter what breed it is. A horse that a pattern showing their softness and willingness will be good to ride all day. ready to work on a ranch.

Ranch Boxing Ranch

Working a single cow at the top of the The ranch reiner is a horse that is handy to arena showing your horses cow sense and work. It can stop and turn but is not required to ability to hold the cow and work it. slide long distance or spin like a show reiner.

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Check out the Rule Book for more information on classes available

Ranch Trail Ranch Cutting Maneouvering over a series of obtacles The skill of the horse holding a cow out showing the horses confidence to go where from the herd then it up the arena ever you require. to a small pen

Reined Cow Horse Ranch Roping

The pinnacle of skill in a horse. Working a reining pattern then showing skill and Roping a single numbered cow from a herd speed working the cow down the fence. in a set time frame. Precision and talent to catch the cow. 5 Facilities for running a local show

Running a local show requires a safe arena that can hold working cattle and cattle yards for handling stock. The arena must have a nice surface of sand or harrowed ground.

Rodeo and campdraft grounds are ideal for ranch shows. Horses lined up for ribbons at Merrijig Reata Show Locations with plenty of space for parking and camping.

For horses you need:

• Yards or areas where portable tape or steel yards can be set up • Water supply for horses including a horse wash area • Ideally some trees for protection on warmer days • Safe warm up area • Ideally an open area outside of the arena for trail with some natural challenges (but close enough that one or two judges can score each maneuovre). Proud winner of the Ranch Riding and the judge • You many need some panels to fence off sections of the 6 arena Facilities for running a local show Continued

For Competitors

• Toilets and ideally showers for weekend stays • Canteen throughout each day • Power supply is ideal but most competitors will have generators

For show staff:

• Announcers box or stand • Show secretaries office or trailer/tent space • Power supply to offices • A location for the show judge to stay

Show equipment • Natural trail equipment (ideally using natural landscape and gates through cattle yards • Poles (tree logs) • Interesting decoration for a trail class keeping it natural • Timers (your local cutting club may assist you) or have some keen whistle blowers

Ranch is about the experience and not just the showing. At Merrijig, Vic some competitors enjoying heading out and rounding up 80 head of cattle and bringing them down to the arena. The next day sorting them ready for the various events.

7 FAQ’s

Can we become an affiliate of ARH? How do we get a judge for the show?

We don’t have affiliates. Many of the affiliates ARH can assist you in securing a judge. We are are struggling in breed associations. The working on building a group of judges with our successful ones are those that run only one, USA partners. People that will be accredited two or three shows a year. here in to judge local shows.

How many local shows can we run a What are the rules for running a show? year? The rule book clearly sets out all the You can run as many as like but we recommend requirements for running shows, tasks of a maximum of 4 shows a year. individuals and rules of the competitions.

Can we run clinics under ARH? What fees do we pay ARH to run a show?

We leave all clinics up to clinicians that You will be required to pay a $150 application excluding when international judges for our fee. On written approval you start organising shows are here. We do recommend you your show. The fee includes use of our Show use clinicians that show at ARH shows and Software for processing all entries, draws and understand the rules and requirements. memberships. Please see the section on how we support you. Do we need to be an association? Do you need to offer prize money? No. You can be an individual organising a show, a group of people or an association. You can offer prize money, prizes, a combination of both or just run a ribbon Do you provide the judges forms for show. It is entirely you decision what you judging? wish to offer. Competitors will earn points in accordance with ARH rules no matter what Yes, we have all the documentation you prizes you offer. require. Do you make a profit with the shows? How do we apply to run an ARH show? Again, entirely your decision. Shows can be We require you to complete a form setting out extremely profitable and its up to you how details of where you wish to run the show and you wish to share that profit with competitors who will be involved. and those working on running the show.

Ranch Horse Shows are about a ranch experience not just a competition

8 Support Services We Provide

There is no charge for these services

Show Secretary Insurance Marketing Support Services Your local show is covered Services under ARH national ARH has its own Your show will be added insurance policy. professional show as an event on the ARH management software to Facebook page and Each horse entry is required manage: website with your contact to pay an insurance fee details toward the national costs. 1. Memberships and (usually $20) This is paid at The event will be listed in elibility for entering the time of entering classes. classes our newsletter with your contact details. 2. Show Program Classes Conditions are: The show is run under the 3. Show Rules & We will provide reminders ARH rules. No un-official Regulations to people of the up- classes to be added 4. Class entry fees coming show and assist in gathering interest from The show is not run in 5. Draws both competitors and conjunction with any other spectators. 6. Results show association or society You have access to that (without written approval) software reducing the work load.

9 What you need to organise

Running a show requires good organisational skills and being able to keep ahead of each activity during the day/s. A good show team can make it easy to run the shows and keep to time and enjoyable for everyone.

At minimum you will require:

• Show Manager - a naturally organised person responsible for the smooth running of the show • Show Secretary - handing out numbers, patterns, keeping results of classes and general assistance to competitors • Gate Marshall - keeping competitors moving into the ring • Scribe - to assist judge • Judge - ARH Approved judge (we assist you with judges) • Cattle Manager - requirements depend on cattle classes • Helping Hands - for setting up trail, arena markers and general jobs.

If you can organise those people you are ready to start running a show. Please contact the office to discuss your local show plans.

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11 12 Contact Us

Australian Ranch Horse PO Box 513 CAMDEN NSW 2574

Telephone: 0499 790 094 Email: [email protected] www.australianranchhorse.com.au

Enjoy the ranch horse experience and provide a great place for people to get together and horses to enjoy being part of the action 14