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How To Host An Entry Level Show
The NRHA Entry Level Reining Program was designed as a developmental tool for NRHA affiliates. Developmental programs like this can help organizations attract members, provide opportunities for existing members and strengthen your financial situation. With this being said, these classes and shows are specifically designed to target an entry-level audience and be exhibitor-friendly. Recently, NRHA has seen extreme interest in entry-level programs for horseman of all backgrounds. With added encouragement from affiliates, we have developed a program that we feel has great potential expand the NRHA family. The program can capture the attention equine enthusiasts worldwide by making it easier to show, easier to compete at a comfortable level and easier to develop Reining skills.
Show Management Advantages of Hosting an Entry Level Show or Class:
- Opportunity to make money
- Free advertising (NRHA will serve as your marketing arm through worldwide promotion of the program including magazine advertisements, direct email marketing and more)
- Family oriented, fun, and educational for all ages of riders
- Gives exhibitors the opportunity to gain knowledge by being allowed to talk to judges at the conclusion of the class
- Often provides a less expensive place for exhibitors to play as entry fees should be less than a typical show. This gives an affiliate the ability to reach out to a different audience than may already be attending your shows.
- Recognizes achievement levels of Green riders through the Green Reiner Rewards Program. The program awards, jackets and Montana Silversmiths trophy buckles at two achievement levels. For affiliates, this means you do not have to develop or maintain an affiliate awards program of your own.
The general class design allows show management to determine the entry-fee and retainage. Also, NRHA does not collect the 5% show fee. The three available classes give you the opportunity to select one based on your affiliate's needs or criteria.
The Green Reiner and Ride and Slide only require an associate membership.
A Green Reiner class must be held in conjunction with an NRHA Ancillary show. Green Reiner patterns can be relaxed (simple or flying lead change/ one hands or two hands). You may run Green Reiner classes concurrent with your club classes, and still give riders the opportunity to reach milestone achievements with the Green Reiner Rewards Program.
The Ride & Slide Level 1 classes are very similar to the Green Reiner, but small differences exist. The rider may use one or two hands in. Patterns can be relaxed or determined by show management. The only pattern requirements are two sliding stops, two circles each direction, four spins to the left and four spins to the right. Ride & Slide Level 1 classes are offered in open, non pro and youth divisions.
The Ride & Slide Level 2 classes are different that then Ride & Slide Level 1. The rider must use one hand. Must use NRHA patterns 1-11. Ride & Slide Level 2 classes are offered in open, non pro and youth divisions.
The application fees are as follows:
| Type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Green | $0 |
| Ride & Slide Level 1 | $30 |
| Ride & Slide Level 2 | $50 |
| Ride & Slide Level 1 & 2 | $50 |
Step 2: Submitting your show approval.
- Send in show approval application, complete with applicable trophy fees and application fees.
- If you are selecting the Ride & Slide Level 1 classes please enclose the pattern diagram you will be using.
- All other approval guidelines will exist.
- Call NRHA to make sure the approval was received.
- After we receive the approval, an email will be sent asking for show management's approval.
| Class | Membership | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Green Reiner 2 | Associate membership or general membership | Less than $100 lifetime NRHA earnings, less than 25 youth points, less than 100 Green points. |
| Green Reiner 1 | Associate membership or general membership | Less than $100 lifetime NRHA earnings, less than 25 youth points, less than 50 Green points. |
| Entry Ride & Slide Open Level 1 | Associate membership or general membership | $0 NRHA lifetime earnings and 0 youth points |
| Entry Ride & Slide Non Pro Level 1 | Associate membership or general membership | $0 NRHA lifetime earnings and 0 youth points |
| Entry Ride & Slide Youth Level 1 | Associate membership or general membership | $0 NRHA lifetime earnings and 0 youth points- Must be under 18 years of age as of January 1. |
| Entry Ride & Slide Open Level 2 | Associate membership or general membership, horses must have competition license | Less than $500 NRHA lifetime earnings and 50 lifetime youth points |
| Entry Ride & Slide Non Pro Level 2 | Associate membership or general membership, Non Pro status, horses must have competition license | Less than $500 NRHA lifetime earnings and 50 lifetime youth points |
| Entry Ride & Slide Youth Level 2 | Associate membership or general membership, Youth status, horses must have competition license | $0 NRHA lifetime earnings and 0 youth points- Must be under 18 years of age as of January 1. |
Please note: As of January 1, 2010 Green point totals were at 0 for all riders. Riders may use horses without restrictions of ownership. Eligibility will be based as of January 1 of the current year.
Green Reiner Reward milestones are as follows:
| Class | Points | Award |
|---|---|---|
| Green Reiner 1 | 50 points | Jacket |
| Green Reiner 2 | 100 points | Buckle |
Awards will be given out following show results verification and milestone achievements.
Rules & Regulations
Category 10 Classes
10001 GREEN REINER LEVEL 2
10002 GREEN REINER LEVEL 1
10100 RIDE & SLIDE OPEN LEVEL 1
10101 RIDE & SLIDE NON PRO LEVEL 1
10102 RIDE & SLIDE YOUTH LEVEL 1
10200 RIDE & SLIDE OPEN LEVEL 2
10201 RIDE & SLIDE NON PRO LEVEL 2
10202 RIDE & SLIDE YOUTH LEVEL 2
ENTRY LEVEL RIDE & SLIDE OPEN LEVEL 2 - Open to any rider holding a valid NRHA membership card and has less than $500 in NRHA lifetime earnings, all categories and less than 50 lifetime Youth points.
ENTRY LEVEL RIDE & SLIDE NON PRO LEVEL 2 - Open to any rider holding a valid NRHA Non Pro membership card as defined in the membership and Non Pro section of the NRHA Handbook and has less than $500 or less in NRHA lifetime earnings, all categories and less than 50 lifetime Youth points. Rider may use a horse without the restrictions of ownership as defined under the Non Pro Conditions.
ENTRY LEVEL RIDE & SLIDE YOUTH LEVEL 2 - Open to any rider under 18 years of age and holding a valid NRHA Youth membership card and has less than $500 or less in NRHA lifetime earnings, all categories and less than 50 lifetime Youth points. Rider may use a horse without the restrictions of ownership as defined under the Youth Conditions.
ENTRY LEVEL RIDE & SLIDE OPEN LEVEL 1 - Open to any rider holding a valid NRHA membership card and has $0 (zero) in NRHA lifetime earnings, all categories except Category 10 and zero lifetime Youth points.
ENTRY LEVEL RIDE & SLIDE NON PRO LEVEL 1 - Open to any rider holding a valid NRHA membership card and has $0 (zero) in NRHA lifetime earnings, all categories except Category 10 and zero lifetime Youth points. Rider may use a horse without the restrictions of ownership as defined under the Non Pro Conditions.
ENTRY LEVEL RIDE & SLIDE YOUTH LEVEL 1 - Open to any rider under 18 years of age as of January 1 holding a valid NRHA Youth membership card and has $0 (zero) in NRHA lifetime earnings, all categories except Category 10 and zero lifetime Youth points. Rider may use a horse without the restrictions of ownership as defined under the Youth Conditions.
GREEN REINER LEVEL 1 - Open to any rider holding a valid NRHA Associate card and has less than $100 in NRHA lifetime earnings, all categories, has less than twenty five (25) lifetime Youth points and less than fifty (50) Green points.
GREEN REINER LEVEL 2 - Open to any rider holding a valid NRHA Associate card and has less than $100 in NRHA lifetime earnings, all categories, has less than twenty five (25) lifetime Youth points and less than 100 Green points.
Entry Ride & Slide Level 2 Show Conditions
Entry Level Ride & Slide Level 2 shows cannot be restricted by any means other than the requirements set forth.
A $50 show application fee must be submitted with the show approvals for all Entry Level Ride & Slide Level 2 shows.
Any Entry Ride & Slide Level 2 class from Category 10 can be held in an Entry Level Ride & Slide Level 2 show.
Entry Level Ride & Slide Level 2 shows can be jackpot only or may have up to $500 added money in the entire show.
All riders must be an NRHA member prior to showing in an Entry Level Ride & Slide Level 2 show. Non Pro status is not required to show in the Non Pro class.
Horses do not have to have an NRHA Competition License prior to showing in an Entry Level Ride & Slide Level 2 show.
Entry fees are to be determined by show management.
Judges fees cannot exceed the entry fee.
Show management does not remit the NRHA five percent (5%) retainage fee.
Show management can retain any percentage of the entry fees.
All standards of Judging will apply. (See Rules for Judging)
Must use NRHA patterns 1 - 10.
Entry Level Ride & Slide Level 1 Show Conditions
Entry Level Ride & Slide Level 1 shows cannot be restricted by any means other than the requirements set forth.
A $30 show application fee must be submitted with the show approvals for all Entry Level Ride & Slide Level 1 shows.
Any Entry Level Ride & Slide Level 1 class from Category 10 can be held in an Entry Level Ride & Slide Level 1 show.
Entry Level Ride & Slide Level 1 shows must be jackpot.
All riders must be an NRHA member prior to showing in an Entry Level Ride & Slide Level 1 show. Non Pro status is not required to show in the Non Pro class.
Horses do not have to have an NRHA Competition License prior to showing in an Entry Level Ride & Slide Level 1 show.
Entry fees are to be determined by show management.
Judges fees cannot exceed the entry fee.
Show management does not remit the NRHA five percent (5%) retainage fee.
Show management can retain any percentage of the entry fees.
Relaxed judging practices apply. (See Rules for Judging)
May use relaxed patterns. Must submit a pattern diagram with show approval forms. It is the responsibility of the show management to inform the judge of the relaxed pattern prior to horses being shown. The required maneuvers are at least two (2) sliding stops, two (2) circles in each direction, four (4) spins to the left and four (4) spins to the right.
Green Level Show Conditions
Green Level shows cannot be restricted by any means other than the requirements set forth.
A Green Level show must be held in conjunction with an NRHA Ancillary show.
Any green class from Category 10 can be held in a green show.
Green Level shows can be jackpot only and will award Green points.
When exhibitors reach the point levels to earn out of the class they will receive an award.
All riders must be an NRHA member prior to showing in a Green Level show.
Entry fees are to be determined by show management.
Show management cannot charge exhibitors a judge's fee.
Show management does not remit the NRHA five percent (5%) retainage fee.
Show management can retain any percentage of the entry fees.
Relaxed judging practices apply. (See Rules for Judging)
Must use NRHA patterns 1 - 10. However, simple lead changes are allowed and the rider may use one (1) or two (2) hands at any time during the pattern.
