What you need to know before you show…

Non Pro Classes

If showing in Non Pro classes (including Rookie) you must obtain NRHA Non Pro status prior to showing – this can now be taken care of in the show office, but you MUST come file paperwork prior to showing.  If you already have your Non Pro status, that card MUST be current and therefore shown to the show secretary at time of making entries.

Youth Classes

If showing in Youth classes you must have a current Youth NRHA membership card. Note that NRHA requires Youth member birthdates to be on file.  Youth entries MAY NOT compete on stallions this will result in disqualification.  Youth may compete in Rookie, however they must apply for Non Pro status in addition to having a current Youth card.

Membership Status

Note that if you plan to show in any NRHA approved classes, and the owner is different from the rider, you MUST also have proof of the owner’s NRHA membership being current.  This may be a copy of the actual card or a faxed document from NRHA.  In accordance with NRHA guidelines, no one is allowed to compete in approved classes without showing proof of both current rider and owner membership cards.

Competition License

All horses planning to enter in NRHA approved competitions are required to have a competition license.  This license must be shown to the show secretary at the time of making entries into NRHA approved classes.  This application process may only take place only through the NRHA Office.  If you have recently purchased a horse, please check with the previous owner or the NRHA Office. Your horse may already have a competition license and then a transfer must occur (only through the NRHA Office) prior to showing.  Please note: Normal processing time for membership and competition license applications or competition license transfers is approximately two weeks. Call NRHA for availability and fees for our rush service.

Class Eligibility

NRHA Eligibility for the various classes and divisions is updated at the end of each show year for both horses and riders and remains in force for the balance of the current show year. You can check current eligibility of individual horses (Novice class eligibility) and riders (Division eligibility) by clicking on the Earnings selection or the Members Only icon on the NRHA Home page or by calling the NRHA Office.   — see www.nrha.com

TNRHA Green Classes

If you wish to compete in Green classes (not NRHA approved) at TNRHA shows, you are not required to have a competition license on your horse, or a current NRHA membership.  While we encourage both, we want to allow anyone wishing to show the opportunity to take part in our events.

TNRHA Show & Award Rules

Year End Awards and Circuit Awards

Riders and at least one owner must be current TNRHA members to be eligible for year-end or circuit awards. Riders must show at least 1 more than half of the times a class is offered to be eligible for a year end award or a circuit award.  Year end points will be awarded based on placing in the class.  First place in a class of 20 horses would receive 20 points; other place values will be in descending order; points for ties are split and no points are awarded for a zero score (although this will count as one of the qualifying runs). Classes with 3 or less entries will not be eligible for a circuit award.  High point earners will receive awards at the annual awards banquet in the spring following end of the qualifying year.

Rookie Saddle Series Conditions

• The saddle will always be awarded to the Rookie 1 Class. No rotation between Rookie 1 & 2.
• The saddle may not be won more than one time per rider, in the event the same rider should win the Rookie saddle a second (or subsequent) time the saddle will not be awarded that year. Effective date 2016.
• Youth 14-18 Saddle Series Conditions – see youth page for details

Tennessee Green Reiner 1 and 2

Green Reiner Program

Additional Classes

The following classes will be offered when time constraints permit.

GREEN HORSE – Horse may not have earned NRHA monies prior to beginning of the year.  Approved NRHA patterns and rules will be used with the following exceptions:  Horse may be ridden one or two handed providing the rider remains consistent throughout the run.  Horse may be ridden in any NRHA approved bit.  NRHA membership, competition license, or rider ownership are not required. Class will be jackpot as announced.  A horse may stay in this class throughout the year regardless of earnings in NRHA classes.  This class is not eligible for year end awards or circuit awards.

WARM UP CLASSES – These classes are judged; to the extent possible judges will score the entire ride. If you do not wish to be scored, please indicate you are schooling only by picking up both reins at the opening of the pattern or when possible. Appropriate dress is required with long sleeve collared shirts and cowboy hat. These classes are open to all ages.  All NRHA rules and patterns apply.  Neither a TNRHA membership, an NRHA membership, nor a competition license are required. This class is not eligible for year-end or circuit awards.

See Chart: Green and Non-Sanctioned Class Rules

Questions?

For additional questions about competing in NRHA & TNRHA approved events please also see “General Guidelines& Class Eligibility”

You can find a current copy of the NRHA Handbook for rules and event guidelines at www.nrha.com