| The Reining by the Bay is governed under the rules of
the National Reining Horse Association, (NRHA). Please see the NRHA Handbook for a complete list of rules and regulations.
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| The Reining by the Bay will retain 50% of each division entry fee collected. 5% required by NRHA and the remaining 45% will
be added to the division's overall purse. NRHA Category 1 divisions will use NRHA Payback Schedule A. Category 2 - Futurity & Derby divisions will use NRHA Payback Schedule B. |
| Category 2; Derby Class Specifications _______ |
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Riders may ride one handed in a bridle or two handed in a hackamore or snaffle bit.
Class 1: $30,000 Added 4/5/6 Year-Old Open Derby |
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Class 2: $10,000 Added 4/5/6 Year-Old Intermediate Open Derby Open to any rider holding a valid NRHA card who is not in the Top 40 money earners based on open earnings in NRHA Category 2 and 6 events for the previous three calendar years and whose horse is four, five or six years of age and holds a valid NRHA competition license. In addition, the Top 25 Non Pro riders based on total earnings in NRHA Category 2 and 6 events for the previous three calendar years are not eligible. The Intermediate Open Derby consists of one go-round. Five judges, drop the highest and lowest scores, highest combined scores will determine placings. Entry into the Intermediate Open Derby division REQUIRES entry into the Open Derby division. If entered in the Intermediate Open Derby, entry into the Open Derby is ONLY $450. One $175 judges fee applies. |
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Class 3: $3,000 Added 4/5/6 Year-Old Limited Level 2 Open Derby Open to any rider holding a valid NRHA card who not in the top 140 money earners in the Open classes based on Open earnings in NRHA Category 2 and 6 events over the previous three calendar years and whose horse is four, five or six years of age and holds a valid NRHA competition license. The Limited Open Derby consists of one go-round. Five judges, drop the highest and lowest scores, highest combined scores will determine placings. Entry into this division DOES NOT require entry into the Open Derby division, but MUST enter the Intermediate Open Derby to qualify. Entry into the Limited Level 2 Open Derby division REQUIRES entry into the Intermediate Derby division. One $175 judges fee applies. |
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Class 4: $15,000 Added 4/5/6 Year-Old Non Pro Derby Open to any rider holding a valid NRHA Non Pro card and whose horse is four, five or six years of age and holds a valid NRHA competition license. The Non Pro Derby consists of one go-round. Five judges, drop the highest and lowest scores, highest combined scores will determine placings. |
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Class 5: $5,000 Added 4/5/6 Year-Old Intermediate Non Pro Derby Open to any rider holding a valid NRHA Non Pro card who is not in the Top 25 money earners based on total earnings in NRHA Category 2 and 6 events for the previous three calendar years and whose horse is four, five or six years of age and holds a valid NRHA competition license. The Intermediate Non Pro Derby consists of one go-round. Five judges, drop the highest and lowest scores, highest combined scores will determine placings. Entry into the Intermediate Non Pro Derby division REQUIRES entry into the Non Pro Derby division. If entered in the Intermediate Non Pro Derby, entry into the Non Pro Derby is ONLY $250. One $175 judges fee applies. |
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Class 6: $2,000 Added 4/5/6 Year-Old Prime Time Non Pro Derby Open to any rider holding a valid NRHA Non Pro card who is 50 years of age or older as of January 1st and whose horse is four, five or six years of age and holds a valid NRHA competition license. The Prime Time Non Pro Derby consists of one go-round. Five judges, drop the highest and lowest scores, highest combined scores will determine placings. Entry into this division DOES NOT require entry into the Non Pro Derby division, but must enter at least ONE other Non Pro Derby division to qualify. One $175 judges fee applies. |
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Class 7: $3,000 Added 4/5/6 Year-Old Limited Level 2 Non Pro Derby Open to any rider holding a valid NRHA Non Pro card who is not in the top 125 money earners in Non Pro classes based on Non Pro earnings in NRHA Category 2 and 6 events for the previous three years and whose horse is four, five or six years of age and holds a valid NRHA competition license. The Limited Non Pro Derby consists of one go-round. Five judges, drop the highest and lowest scores, highest combined scores will determine placings. Entry into the Limited Level 2 Non Pro Derby division REQUIRES entry into the Intermediate Non Pro Derby division. One $175 judges fee applies. |
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Class 8: $2,000 Added 4/5/6 Year-Old Level 1 Non Pro Derby Open to any rider holding a valid NRHA Non Pro card who has earned less than $25,000 in life-time all NRHA Categories earnings at the start of the NRHA year and whose horse is four, five or six years of age and holds a valid NRHA competition license. The Level 1 Non Pro Derby consists of one go-round. Five judges, drop the highest and lowest scores, highest combined scores will determine placings. Entry into the Level 1 Non Pro Derby division REQUIRES entry into the Limited Level 2 Non Pro Derby division. One $175 judges fee applies. |
| Category 2; Futurity Class Specifications _______ |
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Riders may ride one handed in a bridle or two handed in a hackamore or snaffle bit.
Class 40: $10,000 Added 3 Year-Old Open Futurity |
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Class 41: $1,000 Added 3 Year-Old Non Pro Futurity NRHA Morrison Bronze to Champion. Specially designed Gist Trophy buckle to Champion and Reserve Champion. Awards to 6th place. See NRHA requirements for eligibility. The Non Pro Futurity consists of one go-round. Two judges. Composite scores will determine placings. |
| Class Eligibility |
| The Reining by the Bay is governed under the rules of
the National Reining Horse Association, (NRHA). Please check the current NRHA handbook for class eligibility and regulations.
Eligibility requirements for Entry Level Divisions - NOT approved by the NRHA!
GREEN AS GRASS (WCRHA approved only) - Only for Non Pro, Youth and Amateur riders in their FIRST YEAR of showing Reiners. [If you have shown a Reiner at any show whatsoever,
prior to January 1 of this year, you are NOT eligible!] Green As Grass riders may use two hands with any legal bit, and may ride a horse owned by someone else (including non-family
members). OK to enter other classes. Not Jackpotted (no prize money paid out) - ribbons or awards only. Green As Grass and Green Reiner are not NRHA recognized divisions but will be judged based on the NRHA scoring system. GREEN REINER (WCRHA approved only) - For Non Pro, Youth, and Amateur riders with less than $100 lifetime earnings (from any and all shows, NOT limited to NRHA earnings) or less than 20 NRHA Youth points at the beginning of current show year. Green Reiners must ride one-handed, and may ride a horse owned by someone else (including non-family members). OK to enter other classes. Class will be jackpotted and prize money will be paid out. Green Reiner points will count toward year-end awards. Green As Grass and Green Reiner are not NRHA recognized divisions but will be judged based on the NRHA scoring system. |
| General Rules and Regulations ____________ |
| PRE-REGISTRATION/ENTRIES: Mail completed entry form, one per horse, with payment or open check by July 1st.
Pre-Registration does not require entry into a class. Pre-Registraion includes a completed Entry Form, copies of CURRENT 2010 owner and rider association membership cards (NRHA and DRHA) and horse information and payment. Open checks OK.
Post entries received after July 1st deadline will be accepted with a $75 post entry fee. Pre-Registered Entries
received prior to July 1st enable us to process entries in advance and results in less confusion and delay to all upon
arrival. Post entries will be accepted until 5:00pm the night BEFORE the class is to take place. An ADD Card must be filled out in the show office for all added classes prior to deadline. A SCRATCH
Card must be filled out in the show office for all scratched classes. NO CHANGES WILL BE TAKEN AT THE BACK GATE OR OVER THE PHONE!
NO EXCEPTIONS! Classes scratched PRIOR to the draw being posted will receive a full refund. NO REFUNDS ONCE THE CLASS DRAW HAS BEEN POSTED! ARRIVAL: Exhibitors may arrive anytime after 9:00AM on Saturday, July 17th. STABLING: All stalls are temporary 12' x 12' stalls. Stalls will be assigned on a first come first serve basis and are limited. Stalls will not be reserved unless paid for in advance. Fee: North Barns $175 per stall, Grand Prix Barns $200 per stall FEED AND BEDDING: Please contact The Horsepark at Woodside for all pre-orders, phone number 650-851-2140 HAUL-IN: Horses on the grounds without a stall rental will be charged a $50.00 haul in fee. Fee covers entire show. VIDEO/PHOTO FEE: $10.00 fee applies to each horse entered in competition. ONLY THE OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHER WILL BE ALLOWED TO SELL PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE REINING BY THE BAY HORSE SHOW. All images pertaining to or in relation to the Reining by the Bay Horse Show are under the sole ownership of RBB, Inc. All other photographers must sign an agreement not to sell their photographs except to the publications for which they work. Only reporters assigned by recognized newspapers, radio or television or the Associated Press will be issued press passes. Requests for press passes MUST be sent in writing, faxed or e-mailed, on the stationary of the newspaper, magazine or broadcast outlet and signed by the editor. No one without a PRESS BOX PASS will be allowed in the press box.
CALIFORNIA STATE DRUG FEE: $5.00 fee applies to each horse entered in competition.
RV HOOKUP: RV spaces WITHOUT electrical hook up, but with access to water, are available but are limited. See RV space reservations.
ANIMAL CONTROL: Dogs are to remain on a leash and must be kept under control at all times. Dogs can cause safety hazards. Please be attentive in high traffic areas.
PARKING: No parking in the barn area of any kind. Please park in designated parking areas.
RETURNED CHECKS: Checks returned by the bank for any reason will be charged a 10% penalty (min. $50).
Accounts will have ten days to be paid in full with cash or money order or they will be reported to the NRHA for further disciplinary action.
COMPETITORS: By participating in the Reining by the Bay, all competitors agree to abide by the rules of the show and the governing bodies, NRHA. And acknowledge that horses are dangerous animals and can be hazardous.
By participating in the competition with this knowledge of the danger involved the competitor agrees to accept any and all risks of injury or death.
ADMINISTRATION FEE: A $60 Administration Fee must be paid with each horse entry and includes 1 ticket to The Reining by the Bay Exhibitors Party, Friday July 23rd, at 6:00pm.
Extra tickets may be purchased through the show secratary and are $50 each.
The Reining by the Bay, RBB, Inc., Brumley Management Group LLC, reserves the right to make additions or changes to this event at any time. |
| Behavior and Conduct |
| NO MISTREATMENT OF ANY ANIMAL WILL BE TOLERATED. |
| Any competitor, owner or trainer found to be abusing their horse in any way will be IMMEDIATELY disqualified from the competition and reported to the NRHA for disciplinary procedures. |
| UNSPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT |
| Unsportsmanlike conduct will not be tolerated! |
| Any action of disrespect, deceit or fraud directed to show management, grounds crew, show representatives or judges will result in disqualification from competition and removal from the facility. Individuals accused of unsportsmanlike contuct will be subject to the disciplinary procedures set forth be the National Reining Horse Association in Article A of the handbook. |