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- WESTERN SADDLE
CLUB – GYMKHANA RULES – 2011
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1. When a contestant registers to ride in a Western Saddle Club (WSC)
Gymkhana, the contestant agrees to ride and abide by WSC/ASHA Gymkhana rules.
(A copy of the WSC Gymkhana rules will be posted at the Announcer’s Stand at
each WSC Gymkhana and copies will be provided upon request.)
2. All entries must be made on forms approved by WSC.
3. Entries for the first pattern will close at the designated start time.
Entries for each pattern thereafter will close when the last contestant
completes the preceding pattern. (This will be strictly enforced).
4. No contestant may enter in any pointed event more than once, unless a
different horse is ridden. In such a case, the second horse will always be a
non-pointed “Time Only” ride.
5. Under no circumstances will anyone under the age of 18 be allowed to ride a
stallion at any WSC event.
6. Age groups shall conform to the age divisions set by WSC. The contestant’s
group for 2011 will be based on the contestant’s age as of JUNE 1, 2010. The
five age groups are as follows:
1. Lead line/6 &Under
2. 7-12
3. 13-17
4. 18-35
5. 36 & Over
7. The arena must be clear of the previous contestant before the next
contestant enters the arena.
8. When entering and exiting the arena, contestants must have their horses
under control and proceed at a walk through the entry/exit gate(s). Once in
the arena, contestants must wait for the gate to be closed and the announcer’s
cue before beginning the pattern.
9. Horses may be led to the arena with the aid of another person, but that
person may not enter the arena with the contestant. Excessive force or time
will not be permitted. The contestant must enter within 30 seconds of being
called or forfeit his/her turn.
10. At anytime while on WSC property, a contestant may be disqualified and or
excused from the arena for abusing the horse, unsportsmanlike conduct, lack of
control or unsafe situations.
11. A contestant may request that a jump be set on the ground, adding a five
(5) second penalty to the time. In patterns with a jump, all four legs of the
mount must cross the jump, or a No Time will be given for a broken pattern.
12. There is a five (5) second penalty for knocking over a pole, jump or
barrel.
13. During any event using a prop, the prop MUST make it into the ending
destination, or the run will result in a “NO TIME”. The rider must start with
the prop on which ever side it is on. The prop will not be moved to the
preference of the rider, it will be “luck of the draw”.
14. Any contestant not following the exact pattern will be disqualified for
that event. (For clarification of the “Cross Over” Rule, and how it applies to
a broken pattern, see Appendix A).
15. Please come prepared, particularly, if the contestant is riding more than
one horse per show or event. The committee will try to space contestants with
multiple horses as much as possible. Time will not be given for tack changes
when a contestant is riding more than one horse.
16. All riders MUST wear long pants and boots or approved standard riding
shoes with a heel of one half (1/2) inch or greater. All riders must use a
saddle.
17. WSC highly recommends that ALL riders wear helmets for safety reasons.
18. Lead line contestants MUST wear helmets.
19. In lead line classes, the horse must cross the line first before the
handler. The handler must be in control of the horse at all times and must
hold the lead line within twenty-four (24) inches of the snap at the halter.
20. If a contestant begins as a lead line at the start of a gymkhana, they
must remain a lead line for the rest of the present day gymkhana. ABSOLUTELY
NO letting the lead lines go on the “run home”. Doing so will result in a NO
TIME. This is for the safety of our contestants.
21. No re-rides will be allowed for contestant’s equipment breaking or horse
falling.
22. If a timer failure occurs, the contestant has the option of up to two (2)
re-rides. If during the first re-ride an obstacle is knocked over, the
contestant may take a second re-ride. If the second re- ride is taken, it
voids the first re-ride and the contestant must take the time given during the
second re-ride. When the first re-ride is successful (no obstacles were
knocked over the rider is required to take that time and a second re-ride is
not allowed.
23. At the end of each disqualified run, the announcer will provide the WSC
Judge’s reason for the disqualification. No re-rides will be given to a
disqualified run.
24. NO REFUNDS once the WSC Gymkhana has started. REFUNDS WILL NOT be given
due to weather, dropped patterns, or disqualifications.
25. NO RACING in the warm-up arena will be allowed.
26. ALL riders MUST ride horses at a WALK when outside arena. Absolutely no
horses allowed by the snack stand ( this is a health code).
27. Ties for HIGH POINT: The tied contestants may decide to participate in a
RUN OFF (using the pattern of the last event) or decide to use a FLIP OF A
COIN. If the contestants can’t agree, then the last pattern run off will be
used to determine HIGH POINT of the day.
28. NO BAREBACK RIDING or RIDING DOUBLE is allowed while the WSC Gymkhana is
in progress.
29. The WSC Judge’s as well as the Gymkhana Committee and Chair’s decisions
are final. WSC reserves the right to revise these rules without notice.
30. See Appendix B for YEAR END ELIGIBILITY RULES.
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At Point A, the horse
and rider move towards the incorrect side of the barrel. The rider corrects
turning towards the obstacle. This correction results in
the same number of path cross-overs as there
would be on an unimpeded run. At this point, the rider still has a qualified
run going.
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At Point B, the rider
and horse team are again on the incorrect side of the barrel. The rider
corrects turning away from the obstacle. This correction results
in a higher number of cross-overs than there would be on
an unimpeded run. At this point, the rider has broken the pattern, and will be
assessed a no-time.
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APPENDIX B
WESTERN SADDLE CLUB (WSC) YEAR-END AWARDS ELIGIBILITY
1. Participants must be either a Member of the Western Saddle Club or have
paid for a 2011 Individual/Family WSC Gymkhana Associate Membership to be
eligible for 2011 year-end awards.
2. Western Saddle Club Members or 2011 WSC Gymkhana Associate Members earn
points by competing in 2011 Western Saddle Club Gymkhanas. The 2011 awards
will be presented at Western Saddle Club’s Gymkhana Award Ceremony in
December.
3. To qualify for year-end awards, each contestant must meet the requirements
of a MINIMUM of TEN (10) hours of volunteer service at the 2011 Western Saddle
Club Gymkhanas. Hours can be worked by contestant, or someone working for
them. A maximum of two (2) volunteers can work for a contestant per gymkhana;
also a maximum of two (2) volunteer hours will be given per person per
gymkhana. Therefore the maximum hours per gymkhana a contestant can earn are
four (4). Volunteers must sign up on the volunteer sign in sheet for hours to
be counted, and the contestant the hours are going for must be written, and
must be legible.
4. There will be TEN (10) WSC Gymkhanas in 2011.
5. Contestants may only earn points on ONE horse PER gymkhana. If riding more
than one horse in a gymkhana, contestant must DESIGNATE the point horse for
that day. This decision is final for the day, and cannot be changed after the
CONTESTANTS first ride.
6. Gymkhana year-end awards will be given for FIRST (1st) through SIXTH (6th)
qualified winners in each age group. However, there may be a modified prize
for lead line or 6&under contestants. If more than SIX (6) riders qualify in a
class, participation awards MAY be given to all who qualify.
7. WSC Individual/Family Associate Gymkhana Memberships must be paid by the
July 2011 WSC Gymkhana to be eligible for year-end awards. POINTS START
COUNTING ON THE DATE OF ENROLLMENT. (POINTS ACQUIRED BEFORE ENROLLMENT IS
ESTABLISHED WILL NOT COUNT TOWARD YEAR END AWARDS).
Any issues or concerns regarding year end rules needs to be discussed with
Jacqueline Price as soon as the issue/concern arises. The month of the awards
ceremony is not the time to address it.
IF A CONCERN OR GRIEVANCE IS BROUGHT FORTH AFTER DECEMBER 1ST, 2011, NOTHING
WILL BE DONE ABOUT IT.
Phone: (602) 358-9229 Email:
jdp00182@gmail.com
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