NCR HORSE CLUB - GENERAL RULES

All riders must fill out entry forms and waivers of liability.
Youth riders must have the form signed by a parent or guardian.

A youth is considered to be anyone who is 17 years of age and under as of January 1st of the current calendar year.

All Youth English and Western riders must wear an approved SEI helmet with harness at all times while mounted on your horse. This rule pertains to all areas of the show grounds including the parking area, warm-up area and show arena.  Helmet inspections may take place during a show and anyone not wearing an approved helmet will not be allowed to enter the show arena.

Boots with heel, must be worn at all times while mounted.

Ribbons 1st to 6th place will be presented.

Enter and Exit the show arena at a walk.
Enter the warm up area at a walk. No lunging in the warm up area.

Unnecessary and inappropriate outbursts from spectators or riders, will result in immediate dismissal from the property.

Unruly horses may be excused from the show ring at the Judge's discretion. Outside of the show ring, is the club's discretion.

Dogs are not permitted on the property.

Coaching from the rail while a class is in progress is not permitted, however if it is a matter of safety , a brief comment made to a rider is acceptable.

Classes may be combined if there are less than three entries, or split if there are more than 15 entries. Club's discretion.

Ponies are considered to be 14.2HH and under - show management and/or judge reserve the right to measure the ponies to confirm height at any time

A green horse is a horse in its first or second year of showing.

Youth riders may not show stallions in any class.

The Judge's decision is final.

Dismounting your horse during a class, due to a fall, means dismissal, and you will be excused form the remainder of that class. You are not allowed to remount your horse when exiting the show ring.

NCR Horse Club - English Rules

Saddles may be leather or synthetic in black or brown withe either square or fitted saddle pad, as desired.

Bridles may be leather or synthetic in black or brown. We also accept bittless bridles.

Acceptable bits are snaffles, pelhams, kimberwicks, or double bridles. No gags, hackamores or elevator bits are acceptable, except in the Open Jumper class.

Running or standing martingales may be worn in all classes over fences. They may not be used in pleasure, equitation, hunter hack or pairs classes.

Leg protection is permitted in classes, which require jumping.

Nosebands that fasten below the bit (figure 8, or drop, flash) may be worn in all classes over fences. They may not be used in pleasure, equitation, hunter hack or pairs classes.

Riders are expected to be neatly attired, with English or Saddle Seat show attire. Jackets are mandatory unless excused by the Judge.

Youth riders must wear an approved SEI helmet, with harness at all times when mounted. All riders showing over fences, must wear a helmet with harness. Helmets must be worn while mounted. Helmet inspections may take place.

Boots with heel must be worn at all times while mounted.

Riders may choose to wear body protectors at their discretion.

Breastplates, spurs (unrowelled) and crops are optional.

Braiding of mane and/or tail is optional.

NCR Horse Club - Western Rules

Horses to be shown in a western saddle. Silver decorations on equipment will not count in the placing.

Horses - five years old and younger may be shown in a snaffle bit, two handed. Horses - six years and older can be shown in a curb bit (solid or broken mouth piece), one handed. Shanks not to exceed 9 1/2 inch in length. Chain shin straps are permissible, must be at least 1/2 inch wide. Split reins must be used.

Bits are to be dropped at the Judge's discretion. We also accept bittless bridles.

No crops, quirts, end of reins, hands or excessive spurring to make a horse perform, will be allowed in performance classes. Riding crops may be used in timed events.

Martingales, tie downs or mechanical hackamores are prohibited in performance classes. But, they may be used in timed events.

Leg protections are permitted in speed event classes.

Riders to be neatly dressed in suitable western show attire.

Boots with heel, must be worn at all times while mounted.

In timed classes,  ALL  riders must wear an approved helmet with harness in game classes.

Game classes can be ridden in English or Western tack.