SHOW RULES AND REGULATIONS

Entry Closing Date: Entry forms and full payment must be received by the due date and sent as per the details below otherwise a late fee of $10 per class will be charged. Entries must be accompanied with NRHA membership for sanctioned classes. No late entries will be taken on the day.

A Rider is responsible for their own eligibility levels.

Checklist copies of current NRHA membership card and NRHA Horse Licence for sanctioned classes.

All riders must abide by Open pen rules. Right circles at the top of the pen, left circles at the bottom, slower moving riders to move to the inside of the circle to allow riders to lope fast circles on the outside of circle. No stopping or standing in the centre. Open pens may be limited to the number of horses permitted at one time. Run downs are to run straight down the pen, rather than diagonals.

NRHA Prizemoney applies to all NRHA sanctioned classes except youth. Sanctioned classes are for NRHA members only.

Youth 13 & Under must wear a helmet.

Only one Judges Fee applies for concurrent classes. Horses entered in both events will have one run and the score will count for all concurrent classes.

All riders and owners who show in NRHA sanctioned classes must be current financial members of NRHA

NRHA CLASSIC EQUINE Green Reiner Level 1 up to 200 points, Level 2 up to 350 points. Points will be calculated from number of horses competing in class excluding horses that are scratched. Must not have earned $200 in NRHA lifetime earnings for level 1 and not exceed $350 NRHA lifetime earnings level 2. NRHA associate membership required. Simple lead changes are permitted regardless of pattern with no penalty.

Non SQS Members must complete a membership form and pay an annual or day membership. A waiver must be signed before competing.

All shows are run under NRHA / SQS Rules

Any Handed Class. Can be ridden in a snaffle bit/hackamore or bridle, one or two hands. And rider may swap hands any time during the class without incurring a penalty or zero score.

Two Handed Rookie Class To be eligible a rider must not have won more than $200 in lifetime earnings.Beginner Reiners: Any competitor entering a sanctioned class one handed (exception Green Reiner 1 and 2, is not eligible to ride in Beginner Classes. Beginners may use any saddle and any legal bit. Must wear a long sleeved shirt and western hat or helmet. Horse does not need to be licensed with NRHA nor rider a member on NRHA. Must be a full Youth or Event member of SQS.

Cancellation Policy Full refund when a vet certificate is supplied prior to the show. If event is cancelled entry monies will be refunded.

Prime Time Non-Pro is for competitors 50 years and over and hold a non pro card.

Prime Time Pro is for Professional competitors 50 years and over. Para Reining Open to riders with physical or mental disabilities. Horses do not require a NRHA competition licence. Competitors must wear a helmet. Must submit an NRHA Para Reining Physician Statement to the Show Secretary with entry. Rider may use any aids and have trainer present in the arena. To be ridden any handed or change hands at any time Pattern A will be used. Para Reiners must hold at least an Associate Membership with NRHA

Short Stirrup 10yrs & under Non Sanctioned A short stirrup competitor may ride in any type of saddle and there will be no penalty for holding the saddle with either hand. A short stirrup rider does not need to own the horse. Short stirrup riders may ride with one or two hands and may change hands throughout the class. Riders do not have to wear western attire, but they must wear a long sleeve shirt and helmet.

Junior Horse for horses 3yrs to 5yrs. Can be ridden 2 handed in a snaffle bit or 1 handed in a bridle.

Senior Horse for horse 6yrs and over. Must be ridden one handed in a bridle.

Ranch Reining Non Sanctioned Open to any riders. Must be a member of SQS. Horses do not require a NRHA competition licence. Judging follows NRHA Green Reiner guidelines for riding two-handed and simple lead changes. Ranch Equipment Standards - No hoof polish, no hoof black. No braided or banded manes/tails or tail extensions. Holding the saddle horn with either hand will not be penalised in any Ranch Reining class. Excessive silver on bridles and saddles is discouraged

Each rider agrees to allow themselves to be photographed or videoed and photos may be used on social media.

Show Management reserves the right to modify the schedule or program at any time.

General Rules

* SQS is affiliated with NRHA and all rules in the Rulebook must be adhered to. The rule book is available for download at nrha.com under the “Resources” tab.

* Eligibility levels will be based on the NRHA OCEANIA current eligibility (check on Reiner Suite.) It is up to the competitor to be aware of their eligibility. NATIONAL REINING HORSE ASSOCIATION (nrha.com)

* No one is permitted to ride astride a horse at any SQS event without being an SQS member.

* Unsportsmanlike behaviour will not be tolerated and will be dealt with as per NRHA rules. Refrain from any behaviour that may bring SQS, its members or the sport of reining into disrepute.

*Over schooling of horses will not be permitted.

* Gate rules. Please keep the gate clear for bit checks and next horse entering the pen.

* We welcome children at our show. Please make sure they are attended by an adult when in the warm- up pen.

* Presentations - Be astride your saddled horse and wear a western hat / helmet and long sleeve shirt.

* Animal Welfare - We remind all competitors to be very mindful of your behaviour with your horse. Many people are not familiar with western riding attire and may not understand the appearance and use of spurs or western bits. At any SQS event you may be photographed or videoed and you may be recorded without your knowledge.

* All horses are always to be ridden saddled and bridled during an SQS event including outside warm up areas and carparks. (excluding freestyle classes).

* No dogs are permitted in the warm- up area. All dogs must be on a leash.

* No youth are permitted to ride or handle a stallion. All stallions must be stabled whilst not being ridden.

* A person’s age is as per 1st of January of the current show year.