| 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. The remaining 50% will
be added to the division's overall purse. NRHA Category 1 divisions will use NRHA Payback Schedule A. Category 2 - Futurity divisions will use NRHA Payback Schedule B. Category 2 - Derby divisions, will use our customized payout schedule. You can click on this link to print out a copy of the 2008 Customized Derby Payout Schedule! Information in PDF form. 2008 Reining by the Bay Customized Derby Payout Schedule
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| 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: $25,000 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 Custom CR Morrison Bronze will be awarded to the Intermediate Open Derby Champion RIDER! NRHA Lawson Bronze to Champion. Bob’s custom trophy saddle to Champion and specially designed Gist Trophy buckle to Champion and Reserve Champion. Awards to 6th place. Guarenteed paychecks to 7th place, (see customized payout schedule). Open to any rider holding a valid NRHA card who is not in the Top 35 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. Composite scores will determine placings. Entry into the Intermediate Open Derby division DOES NOT require entry into the Open Derby division. If entered in the Intermediate Open Derby, entry into the Open Derby is ONLY $375, ALL JUDGES FEES APPLY! |
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Class 3: $2,000 Added 4/5/6 Year-Old Limited Open Derby Custom CR Morrision Bronze will be awarded to the Limited Open Derby Champion RIDER! NRHA Morrison Bronze to Champion.Specially designed Gist Trophy buckle to Champion and Reserve Champion. Awards to 6th place. Guaranteed paychecks to 7th place, (see customized payout schedule). Open to any rider holding a valid NRHA card who has earned less than $15,000 in lifetime NRHA Category 2 and 6 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 Limited Open Derby consists of one go-round. Five judges. Drop the highest and lowest scores. Composite 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. |
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Class 4: $20,000 Added 4/5/6 Year-Old Non Pro Derby $5,000 Guaranteed Paycheck to the NON PRO DERBY CHAMPION. Guaranteed paychecks to 7th place. Bob’s custom trophy saddle to Champion and specially designed Gist Trophy buckle to Champion and Reserve Champion. Awards to 6th place. 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. Composite scores will determine placings. Entry into the Intermediate NP Derby division DOES NOT require entry into the NP Derby division. If entered in the Intermediate NP Derby, entry into the Non Pro Derby is ONLY $300, ALL JUDGES FEES APPLY!! |
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Class 5: $7,500 Added 4/5/6 Year-Old Prime Time NP 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. ALL JUDGES FEES APPLY! |
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Class 6: $5,000 Added 4/5/6 Year-Old Intermediate NP 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 DOES NOT require entry into the Non Pro Derby division. If entered in the Intermediate Non Pro Derby, entry into the Non Pro Derby is ONLY $300.00, ALL JUDGES FEES APPLY! |
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Class 7: $3,000 Added 4/5/6 Year-Old Limited NP Derby Open to any rider holding a valid NRHA Non Pro card who has earned less than $7,500 in life-time NRHA Category 2 and 6 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 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 this division DOES NOT require entry into the Non Pro Derby division, but MUST enter the Intermediate Non Pro Derby to qualify. ALL JUDGES FEES APPLY! |
| 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!
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. Not NRHA approved. Not a WCRHA year-end awards class. 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. You must not have won any year-end reining award. Green Reiner is NOT an NRHA approved class. 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, 2008.
Pre-Registration does not require entry into a class. Pre-Registraion includes a completed Entry Form, copies of CURRENT 2008 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 19th. 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: $160 per stall FEED AND BEDDING: Please contact Pastronio Hay for all pre-orders, phone number 650-726-6155 HAUL-IN: Horses on the grounds without a stall rental will be charged a $50.00 haul in fee. Fee covers entire show. VIDEO FEE: $7.00 fee applies to each horse entered in competition. RV HOOKUP: RV Hookups are available but are VERY 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. $25). 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 $40 Administration Fee must be paid with each horse entry and includes 1 ticket to The Reining by the Bay Exhibitors Party, Friday July 25th, at 6:00pm. Extra tickets may be purchased through the show secratary and are $35 each. Dinner provided by The Carvery Catering and includes oven roast turkey, roast beef and ham, with a varitey of side dishes, salad and desert from Icing on the Cake bakery in Los Gatos. Dinner also includes Lemonade, Ice T and adult beverages. 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. |