2012 Freestyle Reining Competition Class 50

OFFICIAL COMPETITION RULES AND REGULATIONS
- Freestyle reining is a judged event designed to show the athletic ability of the
horse within the confines of a show arena. Freestyle Reining not only provides an
opportunity to use maneuvers creatively, but also to expand them to music by
means of choreography. Competitors are encouraged to use music that permits
them to show the athletic ability and showmanship of the horse in a crowdappealing
fashion. Music is mandatory and will be provided to the sound and
lighting staff by the competitors.
- Competition is open to both amateurs and professionals, and the competitor
must be 18 years of age or older.
- Horses utilized in this competition must be purebred Peruvian Horses of any sex
or age which are registered with a NAPHA approved Registry.
- There is a limit of two horses with riders (or a pair) allowed per entry.
- The time limit of each performance is a maximum of 3 minutes. Timing of the
performance will start at the beginning of the music. Competitors should complete
their routines by the time the music ends and 3 minutes has elapsed. Failure
to complete the performance within the time limit will result in points deducted
from the total score.
- Costumes are encouraged that match the music and style of the performance.
Emphasis, however, should be placed on the quality of maneuvers selected and
execution of these. Remember, your ability doesn’t depend on what you wear,
but it never hurts to make a good impression and WOW the crowd!
- Gold Rush Classic will reserve the right to rule on music or dress that may be
considered inappropriate or offensive to the spirit and nature of the event. Gold
Rush Classic will also determine the use of special lighting as appropriate to the
performance and what the horse can handle to perform properly.
- Props are permitted in the arena which would include additional people or objects
placed inside the arena to enhance the performance.
- Competitors are encouraged to utilize the entire arena,
- There are NO required maneuvers. All elements such as side pass, caracoles,
figure eights, backing, stops, Spanish walk, bowing, speed variations of gait, etc
will be left to the artistic discretion of the competitor and appropriate credit will
be given as to the quality of execution of the exhibitor. Elements can be performed
in any order within the time limit.
- Spurs are optional.
- Competitors can select to ride in any saddle type and/or head gear of their
choosing, including none at all.
There will be (3) Judges for this event and up to two more by invitation by the
Gold Rush Classic Committee, with one Judge acting as the tie breaker Judge
if necessary. Judging will be calculated as follows:
o 40% Quality of the execution of selected maneuvers, including
degree of difficulty, with correctness and smoothness.
o 20% Disposition and quality of training of the horse.
o 20% Artistic impression and selection of maneuvers as choreographed
with the music.
o 10% Crowd appeal
 10% Overall impression of the routine.
-All decisions by the Judges are final. All scores of the Judges will be considered
in awarding the top three prizes.
-Competitors will be required to complete a W-9 form and a South Point
Equestrian Center Release of Liability a the time they pick up packets from
Show secretary. A “fun” check will be provided for the winning photos, but all
prize money shall be awarded after horses have been cleared by the drug testing
results. Prize money shall be sent via first class mail to the person designated
on entry form as the competitor (that is the rider).
-Any Judge(s) may excuse a horse at any time while in the arena for unsafe
conditions, improper exhibition pertaining to either the horse and/or competitor,
or lameness. This also includes blatant disobedience, such as kicking, biting,
bucking, or striking.
-There will be a MANDATORY REHEARSAL for all competitors on Thursday,
June 26, 2012 from 1:00-2:45pm. This rehearsal is to coordinate sound/
lighting and special effects with your performance and timing cues, etc

The most important thing about the reining competition is to have fun and
show off your skills as a trainer, rider, and performer.

First Place: $
Second Place: $
Third Place: $
Forth Place: $
Fifth Place: $
People’s Choice Award—chosen by audience applause

Attention! MANDATORY REHEARSAL is Thursday from 1:00 –
2:45 pm. You MUST attend Rehearsal to participate! No entry will be
allowed nor fees refunded if you do not attend the Rehearsal!
Entry deadline—10 am Thursday, June 23rd