UVRHA  Divisions 
                                 We are now affiliated with the Western States so will be following their rules and guidelines very closely! 
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Open Senior Horse:  The Open senior division is open to any professional or non-professional member in good standing with any horse regardless of past winnings. Open to horses over 6 years of age. In this division you are required to perform a fence run in the cow work. There will be an option to circle cow or rope it at the conclusion of your run.  
                                                                   
Open Junior Horse: The Open Junior Horse division to any professional or non-professional member in good standing with a horse that is 5 years of age or younger.   A horse’s age is calculated from January 1st of year of foaling. For example, a horse foaled anytime in 2022 is one year old on January 1, 2023, and two years old on January 1, 2024. 

Amateur Division:
This division is open to any member in good standing that qualifies as an Amateur regardless of earnings with any horse. In addition to the normal entry fee, this division may collect and offer jackpot payback. In the event there are less than four horses in any given amateur class, there will be no payback. In the Ranch Cow Work, this division is required to perform a box, drive, box drive for the cow work. Please see rules for Amateur Division to determine if you qualify for this division

Green Rancher Division:
The Green Rancher division is reserved for individuals with novice riding and showing experience who wish to learn more about showing in UVRHA at a beginner’s pace. New members in UVRHA do not necessarily need to ride in the Green division. Advanced skills may be better suited for one of the other divisions.  The Green division includes a “box only” version of Ranch Cow Work that will not involve turns down the fence or roping. The trail course may be modified to appropriately challenge these riders without requiring completion of elements that may be deemed dangerous for Novice riders. Green Ranchers may ride any horse, regardless of age, with one hand or two hands in a standard western bit as approved by WSVRHA equipment rules OR with one or two hands in a snaffle bit or hackamore as described under WSVRHA equipment rules. Eligibility for the Green and Novice Youth divisions are as follows: a) The Green Rancher rider meets all amateur eligibility requirements as listed above and has NOT won any combination of FIVE of the following.
• Any Over-All High Point or Championship title at any UVRHA, WSVRHA, SHOT, ASHA, NRSHA, NVRHA, or any VRH association and or similar event(s), with or without cattle classes with five or more participants in the Division.
• Any Reserve High Point or Reserve Championship titles at any UVRHA, WSVRHA, SHOT, ASHA, NRSHA, NVRHA, or any VRH association and or similar event(s), with or without cattle classes with five or more participants in the Division. 11
• Any Division Year-End High Point award or Year-End Championship Event title in WSVRHA, SHOT, ASHA, NRSHA, NVRHA, or any VRH association and or similar event(s), with or without cattle classes with five or more participants in the Division. b) The Novice Amateur or Novice Youth rider has not earned any of the following on any horse.
• Ten (10) lifetime points in any association (including but not limited to AQHA, APHA, NCHA, NRCHA, NRHA, RHAA, etc.) in any western performance discipline – VRH or Stock Horse All Around, roping, working cow horse, reining, cutting, ranch horse pleasure, etc. (or)
• $500 in a national organization (including but not limited to NCHA, NRCHA, NRSHA, NRHA, RHAA, etc.) in any western performance discipline – VRH or Stock Horse All Around, roping, working cow horse, reining, cutting, trail, etc. c) If a member loses novice eligibility through competition, he or she may finish that year as a novice rider. Thereafter, the member is eligible only Youth (under 18),  Amateur or Open divisions. If there is a question of eligibility, the rider will be evaluated by a designated UVRHA Professional rider prior to their FIRST competition to further determine eligibility. This evaluation is available to the rider for their first division placement only.  


Novice Youth Division:
Novice Youth must meet Novice requirements as described on page 10 of the WSVRHA rule book. Novice Youth may ride any horse, regardless of age, with one hand or two hands in a standard western bit as approved by WSVRHA equipment rules. 
• Youth will follow Amateur Rules for Ranch Cow Work.
• Youth may ride a leased or borrowed horse.
• The Horse/rider team accumulates year-end points.
• Stallions are prohibited in this division.
• There will be no jackpot in this division.
UVRHA will award a buckle to the novice youth who accumulates 50 points in this division. (if you have shown in the UVRHA before, your points being this year 2024). 
Qualifications for the Novice Youth divisions are as follows: a) The Novice Youth  rider meets all amateur eligibility requirements as listed above and has NOT won any combination of FIVE of the following.
• Any Over-All High Point or Championship title at any UVRHA, WSVRHA, SHOT, ASHA, NRSHA, NVRHA, or any VRH association and or similar event(s), with or without cattle classes with five or more participants in the Division.
• Any Reserve High Point or Reserve Championship titles at any UVRHA, WSVRHA, SHOT, ASHA, NRSHA, NVRHA, or any VRH association and or similar event(s), with or without cattle classes with five or more participants in the Division. 11
• Any Division Year-End High Point award or Year-End Championship Event title in WSVRHA, SHOT, ASHA, NRSHA, NVRHA, or any VRH association and or similar event(s), with or without cattle classes with five or more participants in the Division. b) The Novice Amateur or Novice Youth rider has not earned any of the following on any horse.
• Ten (10) lifetime points in any association (including but not limited to AQHA, APHA, NCHA, NRCHA, NRHA, RHAA, etc.) in any western performance discipline – VRH or Stock Horse All Around, roping, working cow horse, reining, cutting, ranch horse pleasure, etc. (or) This will be excluding the UVRHA for this year 2024.  All Youth will begin with a clean slate of points (0). 
• $500 in a national organization (including but not limited to NCHA, NRCHA, NRSHA, NRHA, RHAA, etc.) in any western performance discipline – VRH or Stock Horse All Around, roping, working cow horse, reining, cutting, trail, etc. c) If a member loses novice eligibility through competition, he or she may finish that year as a novice rider. Thereafter, the member is eligible only for Youth, Limited Amateur, Amateur or Open divisions. d) All Amateur riders will complete the Division Eligibility Form and any rider that believes they should be in the Novice division and is NOT eligible to participate based on the application criteria may request an evaluation at the clinic prior to their FIRST competition to further determine eligibility. This evaluation is available to the rider for their first division placement only. 

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Limited Youth Division: UVRHA This new division to the youth this year will be for youth riders who qualify under the parameters as an "Amateur Rider" And this division is designed for youth riders who do not not qualify as a novice youth rider but due to personal preference, limitations, or life events do not want to ride in a division that requires turning on the fence or roping. The contestant will perform a box/drive/box/drive with no expectation of turning the cow on the fence or roping. This division will offer Show Prizes but no Jackpot Paybacks. 


Walk Trot Division: 
 UVRHA will offer walk trot classed for the Ranch Rail Work Only.
There will be two classes offered: 
Walk Trot Green Horse:  Open to horses that are not loping in any other division.  Dedicated to green horses not green riders.
Walk Trot Amateur/ Youth: Open to any amateur or youth qualified rider that is not loping in any other division.   

WSVRHA classes for the entire Walk Trot Divisions will be not be offered for the 2024 Show Season but UVRHA reserves the right to revisit the division and add classes should participation increase. 

Working Cowboy Division:
This division introduces working ranch cowboys to Versatility and showing. Eligibility for this class will be limited to individuals working on ranching and livestock operations and who have earned less than $1,000 in any VRH Association. Classes in this division will be as follows: Ranch Reined Work and Ranch Cow Work. Exhibitors will follow the rules set forth in the UVRHA class list for the Ranch Reined Work and Ranch Cow Work.  The Exhibitor will have the option to rope or circle the cow and the conclusion of the Ranch Cow Work. Horses will be shown in the same age appropriate UVRHA and WSVRHA legal equipment.  This class will run with the reined work and cow work back to back. Scoring will be the same as well. 
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UVRHA Qualifications and Awards:

Membership And Requirements: All Members must pay either a individual or family membership fee and volunteer a minimum of 4 hours a show season to qualify for year end awards and payouts. 

Breed Eligibility:  Any Horse of any breed may be used. Horse competing in the any divisions but the Walk Trot Rail Work must be 3 years of age or older.  

Ownership Requirements: To be eligible for placings, awards, and program points,  Amateur riders must own or lease his/her horse or be an immediate relative of the person owning the horse (spouse, son, son-in-law, daughter, daughter-in-law, parents, siblings or grandparents. Youth riders may ride a horse they do not own if there is current lease or understanding in place between the youth and owner of the horse. 

Amateur Eligibility: The rider has not received payment directly or indirectly for riding, training, assisting in training, or showing horse(s) at any time during the past three years.
• The rider has not received payment directly or indirectly for instructing another person or conducting a seminar in riding, training, driving, or showing a horse any time during the past three years.
• The rider has not had any expenses (including lodging, transportation, mileage, etc.) paid by someone other than family members. Youth members may accept assistance from someone other than a family member.
• Premium money won is not considered remuneration.
• An Amateur rider may show in the Open division without losing Amateur eligibility if eligibility requirements for an Amateur are still met. 

Open Division Requirements:  In the Open division, any horse can be ridden by any rider. There are no Ownership requirements. Both the owner of the horse and the rider must be members in good standing to receive Awards or Pay outs. 


Class Awards:  The Amateur, Youth and Open division high point horse and rider combinations will receive a high point award in each class offered by the UVRHA.  Class high points will not be offered in the WSVHRA classes.  Those classes are building points towards the Championship show to be hosted at the end of 2024. In the case of a tie, a prize will be awarded to both winners. The Tie will not be broken. 

All Around Award:  The All Around Horse will be required to show the same horse and rider combination in five out of the six offered classes. Rider can choose any combination of classes to satisfy the five class rule. Rider may show in all six classes but the best five classes will count towards year end awards. The rider is also required to show in four shows to qualify for the year end.  (Please note WSVRHA all around will be awarded to the horse that competes in all five Western States Classes (Western Rail Work is not a WSVHRA Class and will not count towards a year end award). There shall be no cap placed on the number of points able to earn in any one class. A no score or a score of 0 will receive a 1/2 point participation. Tie placings will not be broken.  The points and any jackpot money will be evenly dispersed between all horse and riders who have tied.

Supreme Horse Award: The Supreme horse award will be given to the horse who has shown in all six classes and accumulates the most points.  The points will be awarded to one horse and rider combination across all divisions. For instance the Supreme horse can come from the Open, Amateur, Green or Youth Divisions as long as that horse has accumulated the most points and has competed in all six UVRHA classes. There is no limit to the amount of shows you can attend to accumulate points. 

Green Rancher Points Accumulation: The number of horses to be used for computation shall be those horses actually competing; excluding the number of horses entered but scratched from competition.  There shall not be a cap placed on the number of points able to be earned in any one class. A no score or a score of zero will  receive 1/2 point in a Green Rancher class for participation, 
FOR EXAMPLE: If 20 horses compete in Green Rancher 1st will receive 20 points. 2nd will receive 19 points, 3rd will receive 18 points, etc. Enter as many classes in The Green Rancher Division as you like to accumulate points. 
Total Number of Points to Graduate the Green Rancher Program is: 150 total points. 
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Class Guidelines:
Ranch Rail Work Guidelines (UVRHA Class ONLY)
The working western rail class measures the ability of the horse to be a pleasure to ride and should reflect the versatility, attitude, and movement of a working horse. The horse should be well-broke, relaxed, quiet, soft and cadenced at all gaits. The movement of the working western rail horse should simulate a horse needing to cover long distances, softly and quietly. The overall manners and responsiveness of the horse and the horse’s quality of movement are the primary considerations. Maximum credit should be given to the horse that has a natural flowing stride and consistent, ground covering gaits. Transitions should be performed when requested, with smoothness and responsiveness. The ideal working western rail horse should have a natural head carriage at each gait. The horse should be ridden on a relatively loose rein with light contact and without requiring undue restraint while being responsive to the rider and making timely transitions in a smooth and correct manner. The horse should be soft in the bridle, yield to contact and shall not be shown on a full drape of rein. Riders are encouraged to use adequate space given the extension of gaits required. This class should show the horse’s ability to work at a forward, working pace while under control by the rider. The horse shall be balanced and appear willing and a pleasure to ride in a group situation.


Ranch Riding Guidelines same for UVRHA and WSVRHA:
Ranch Riding patterns will be designed to evaluate the Horse and Rider’s ability to execute a set of maneuvers with precision and smoothness that should simulate that of a working ranch horse being ridden out in big country, outside the confines of an arena. A good Versatility Ranch Horse has a free-flowing stride of reasonable length in keeping with his conformation. He should be able to smoothly cover ground with little effort at a working speed while under control. Light contact should be rewarded, and the horse shall not be shown on a full drape of reins. When asked to extend, he should move out with the same flowing motion. Maximum credit should be given to the balanced, and willing horse that gives the appearance of being a pleasure to ride. The horse’s head and neck should be in a relaxed natural position his poll level with or slightly above his withers. He should not be overly flexed at the poll, in an unnatural position or be excessively nosed out, in a resistant stance. He should have a bright attentive expression with his ears alert.
                    Patterns:
One of WSVRHA three sample patterns may be used or the judge or show management may design a pattern. The pattern MUST include the following. • Horses will be shown individually at three gaits; walk, trot and lope in each direction of the arena. • Horse is to perform an extended trot and an extended lope in at least one direction each. • Horses will also be asked to stop and settle, backup and reverse in the pattern. The reverse may be from a stop or at any gait. Reverse can be either direction as designated in the pattern. If the reverse in on the rail it should be performed turning away from the rail. VII. CLASS RULES & REGULATIONS 26 • Distances between transitions should be great enough to allow the horse to transition into gait, adequately display the gait and begin collection for the next transition. Suggested distances of gaits can be found in the gait descriptions below but should take into consideration arena size and space. • Sequence of transitions should be practical and simulate those that would actually be made riding in the pasture. i.e., Why would a pasture rider go from an extended gait to a walk without first collecting? • Both simple and flying lead changes are allowed, to be judged on quality of the maneuver. • Multiple sharp turns and lead changes are discouraged and are better placed in the Ranch Trail. • Management may post the pattern at any time, and it must be posted at least one hour prior to competition. The horse/rider team will be judged on the form and quality of the following elements of the pattern and for performing the patterns in the correct working order with precision. Credit will also be given for making a smooth transition between the gaits at the designated marker, for keeping the correct lead and for maintaining the gait in the pattern. • Contact with the bit should be maintained, excessively draped reins are not desirable and will be a deduction. • Horses shall be shown individually and will consist of pattern work that may be laid out either inside an arena or outside on natural terrain. • Markers or signs may be used to designate gait change location. • All runs begin upon entering the pen; any infractions (such as two hands on the reins, etc.) are subject to penalty at that time. • When WSVRHA runs concurrent with AQHA an AQHA pattern will be approved for that event
See www.WSVRHA.com/Resources for patterns and score sheets

Walk – is straight, square, flat-footed, relaxed. The horse moves freely with no anticipation to move to the next gait. The walk is a natural, flat-footed, four-beat gait. The horse must move straight and true at the walk. The walk must be alert, with a stride of reasonable length in keeping with the size of the horse. A suggested walking distance would be approximately 100’

Extended Walk - The extended walk is an obvious lengthening of the stride, which will naturally increase the pace. The horse moves in a natural manner (not a running walk) as if it were moving across an open pasture.

Trot – The trot should be square, balanced and straight, ground covering a two-beat diagonal gait with forward movement of the feet. A suggested distance for the trot would be approximately 150’ and is to be ridden with rider sitting the trot.

Extended Trot – When extending the trot, the horse moves out with the same smooth way of going this gait is level, flat, and steady. The extended trot shows lengthening of stride from the regular trot with the same cadence that will cause an increase in speed. Sitting, posting, or standing and holding the saddle horn will be acceptable riding techniques. Extended trot would be approximately 175’

Lope – The lope is a 3-beat gait that is cadenced, straight and steady. The horse should lope with a natural stride and appear relaxed and smooth. A four-beat gait is to be penalized. The head should be carried in a natural position suitable to the horse’s conformation. The lope would be approximately 200’. 

Extended Lope – When extending the lope, the horse moves out with the same smooth way of going. The extended lope shows lengthening of stride from the regular lope with the same cadence that will cause an increase in speed. The horse holds the steady gait and increased speed while being under control. An extended lope would be approximately 200’.

Stop – From both the lope and the trot, the horse should be in the correct stopping position (i.e., both hocks engaged and stopping on the hindquarters). All four feet stop moving before the next maneuver is attempted. The quality of the stop is judged; a long slide is not credit earning.
Reverse – The horse turns briskly and flat with front feet on the ground and holding an inside rear pivot foot. The reverse may be performed in either direction as designated by the pattern. The reverse is not intended to be a “roll back.”

Gaited Horse Provision - In the case of gaited horses, there are a variety of cadences that will not be recognized as a four-beat walk or a three-beat lope. We will refer to this as the “intermediate” gait, and it will serve as the “trot” in those portions of Trail, Ranch Riding and Reined Work where a trot is called for. Horses performing an intermediate gait will not be penalized or receive an off-pattern for failing to execute a two-beat trot. However, that gait must be consistent and cadenced throughout the maneuver. This intermediate gait will be subject to the usual break of gait penalty and the usual maneuver score variation. The extended trot should exhibit a visible lengthening of the stride in an intermediate gait.

Scoring
Each maneuver will receive a Judge’s Score that will be added or subtracted from 70 and will be scored on the following basis, ranging from +1 1/2 Excellent, +1 Very Good, +1/2 Good, 0 Correct, -1/2 Needs Improvement, -1 Poor, -1 1/2 Very Poor

Judging Ranch Riding and Trail Concurrently:
The Ranch Riding and Ranch Trail classes may be run concurrently with one draw to save time and simplify the schedule at the discretion of the Event Manager. Each class will be judged separately using a separate score sheet for each class. When judging concurrently, the requirement for the walk, trot, and lope must be included in the trail course. When Ranch Trail and Ranch Riding are run concurrently no change of equipment is allowed between classes. 

Ranch Trail Guidelines (same for UVRHA and WSVRHA:
General:
Ranch Trail consists of a course with no more than (9) and no less than (6) obstacles including 3 gaits and a “rope handling” element that is designed to show a horse's ability and willingness to perform tasks that might be asked of him during the course of a normal day's ranch work. The horse will be judged on his performance over the obstacles with emphasis on manners, response to the rider and quality of movement. Credit will be given to horses negotiating the obstacles smoothly, with style and without delay and for showing attentiveness to the obstacles with the capability of picking their own way through the course. Light contact should be rewarded, and the horse shall not be shown on a full drape of reins. Horses with artificial appearance over obstacles should be penalized. While on the line of travel between obstacles the horse’s head and neck should be in a relaxed, natural position. His poll level with or slightly above his withers and not be overly flexed at the poll, giving an unnatural appearance, or be excessively nosed out in a resistant stance. He should have a bright attentive expression with his ears alert. Gaited Horse Provision - In the case of gaited horses, there are a variety of cadences that will not be recognized as a four-beat walk or a three-beat lope. We will refer to this as the “intermediate” gait, and it will serve as the “trot” in those portions of Trail, Ranch Riding and Reined Work where a trot is called for. Horses performing an intermediate gait will not be penalized or receive an off-pattern for failing to execute a two-beat trot. However, that gait must be consistent and cadenced throughout the maneuver. This intermediate gait will be subject to the usual break of gait penalty and the usual maneuver score variation. The extended trot should exhibit a visible lengthening of the stride in an intermediate gait.

Trail Course
To further promote the Ranch, feel of this class it is desirable to use realistic or natural obstacles such as natural logs for walk, trot, and lope overs. Traditional painted trail poles and pots of artificial flowers are discouraged, natural limbs, brush and plants are preferred. Ranch Trail decorations should continue the Ranch theme with use of Natural or Realistic items or elements found outside or on a Ranch. In addition, it is desirable for the course to be set outside of an arena using the natural terrain of the land whenever possible.
• Horses are to be shown at three gaits: a ground-covering walk, working trot and lope.
• A distance of at least 30 feet or more is mandatory between obstacles to evaluate the horse's way of go at each gait.
• A combination of two or more obstacles is permissible.
• During the clinic, the riders may practice the actual elements of the trail course but may not set the pattern.
• Management may post the pattern at any time, and it must be posted at least one hour prior to competition. Printed trail patterns for riders are helpful, encouraged and may be handed out prior to competition day.

Competition Day
•The competition trail course may be set prior to the day of competition.
• On competition day the riders may walk the course or observe from outside of the course on horseback, but no horse/rider teams are allowed on the actual course after it has been set until the horse/rider team’s run begins.

Trail Safety
Common sense and safety considerations should be exercised in all maneuvers. The judge will walk the course and has the right and duty to alter the course if the design is unsafe or unreasonable. If at any time during competition a trail obstacle is deemed unsafe by the judge, it shall be repaired or removed from the course. If it cannot be repaired and horses have completed the course, the score for that obstacle shall be deducted from all previous works for that class. The judge may ask a rider to move on to the next obstacle if the horse/rider is unable to complete the maneuver in a reasonable amount of time or if the Judge deems that the rider is or will be in an unsafe situation. Appropriate penalties will apply.

Prohibited Obstacles
Tarps, water obstacles with slick bottoms, tires, rocking or teeter totter bridges, rope gates, logs or poles elevated in a manner that permits such to roll in a dangerous manner. Mandatory Obstacles Work a gate: Open, pass through and close the gate per the instructions provided on the trail course pattern. Management will use a gate that will not endanger horse or rider and must be a hinged swinging gate (not a rope gate). The rein hand may be changed to work the gate without penalty.

Mandatory Obstacles
Work a gate: Open, pass through and close the gate per the instructions provided on the trail course pattern. Management will use a gate that will not endanger horse or rider and must be a hinged swinging gate (not a rope gate). The rein hand may be changed to work the gate without penalty.

Rope Handling – There will be a designated element on the course where the judge will dedicate the score to rope handling. This must include building and throwing a loop while mounted. Rope handling may be required while in motion. Recoiling and re-fastening the rope could be included at management's discretion. This element could be in addition to the log drag (such as rope a dummy), or somehow incorporated into the log drag. For example, the same log could be roped, dragged, and scored as two separate elements.

Log drag - Horse must be willing to drag a log for a short distance either in a straight line or around a set pattern. Rope should be dallied around the saddle horn and not tied hard and fast. Rope handling and management are crucial and will be included in the evaluation.

Optional Obstacles Management is not limited to the following obstacles but when setting courses, be mindful that the idea is not to trap a horse/rider team or eliminate it by making an obstacle too difficult or “spooky.” Only elements which would normally be encountered in an outdoor setting, and which are not used to “spook” a horse may be used. Management may offer alternative obstacles to be used by the Novice Amateur riders.

Dismount unbridle and bridle. The horse shall remain quiet while the rider dismounts, (Hobbles and legal get downs are permitted), and removes the bit completely from the horse's mouth and re-bridles. The horse should remain still and quiet as the rider remounts, leaving a loose rein. Exhibitors have the option of using a mounting block to remount. Reins and romal may be left over the horse’s neck providing the reins are slack. NOTE: The horse may shift his weight during the process of dismounting and remounting.

Water hazard - The horse should show willingness to cross a small ditch or shallow pond (or simulated water obstacle if it does not have a slick bottom).

Pick up feet – Demonstrate horse’s willingness to stand quietly and willingly allow the rider to pick up one, two, three or all four feet.

Ground Tying - The horse shall remain in place while the rider dismounts and performs a normal ranch task such a moving a rail or bucket etc. The exhibitor may drop split reins to ground or leave one rein draped on the saddle horn. If rider is using reins and romal he/she may unsnap one rein and drop to the ground or loop the romal over the saddle horn with slack in the reins without penalty. If a get down rope is used, uncoil, and drop to the ground with the romal looped over the saddle horn with slack in the reins. Hobbles may be used without penalty

Put on and remove a slicker - Rider approaches slicker, removes slicker from holder, puts on slicker and replaces slicker to the holder. Remove, carry, and replace item - Requires the exhibitor to carry or remove an item that is used every day on horseback such as mail from a mailbox, sack, rope, etc.

Wooden Bridge - Horse shows willingness to walk across obstacle designed to simulate a bridge.

Ride over obstacles on the ground – obstacles are typically logs or poles.
• Walk-overs: Walk over no more than five logs or poles. The space between logs or poles should be 26-30 inches. The formation may be straight, curved, zigzagged, or raised.
• Trot–overs: Trot over no more than five logs or poles no more than 10 inches high. The space between logs or poles should be 30 to 42 inches. The formation can also be straight, curved, zigzagged, or raised.
• Lope-overs: Lope over no more than five logs or poles no more than 10 inches high. The space between logs or poles should be 6 to 7 feet. The formation can also be straight, curved, zigzagged, or raised.

Stationary steer - This obstacle is used to show the willingness of the horse to have a rope thrown from its back. The judge will give credit to the horse that stands quietly while the contestant makes the swing and throw at the stationary steer. Shying from the rope will be penalized. Credit will be given for good rope handling and a catch. Only one loop will be allowed. Fast and efficient loop build and put away after roping will be rewarded.
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Back, backing through an obstacle - obstacles may include poles on the ground in some form of chute, cones in a pattern such as a figure “8” or other objects like trees or natural landscape elements.

Side pass obstacle: Any object which is safe and of any length may be used to demonstrate responsiveness of the horse to leg signals. Raised side pass obstacles should not exceed 12 inches.

Crossing unevenly placed brush or logs – Obstacle will to be judged on willingness to cross with additional credit for picking way through. Minor ticks will not be penalized.

Ranch Cutting (same for UVRHA and WSVRHA):
Ranch Cutting classes are judged on the ability of the horse to cut a single cow by separating it from the herd and holding it to demonstrate the horse’s ability to work the cow. Credit will be given to those horses who demonstrate excellence in their herd work, control of the cow and degree of difficulty of the cow drawn, within the time allowed. Control of the cow is demonstrated by driving and setting the cow up to cut and working in the center of the arena.

General Rules and Regulations The cattle will be located at one end of the arena. The first horse/rider to work a fresh herd will be responsible for selecting the herd settler and making the call as to when the herd is properly settled for cutting. Herd settlers and turn back riders do not have to be exhibitors. The Judge should oversee the herd settling process and should intervene if the settling process is not being done in an adequate manner to allow for a reasonable herd for the cutting class. The judge has the authority to ask another rider to settle the herd.

All Riders will demonstrate the horse/rider ability by cutting two (2) cows in two (2) minutes. The rider will drive the first cow from the herd, holding it in the middle of the arena, when satisfied that the horse has proven its cutting ability, the rider will then quit the cow and return to the herd to select a second cow. Horses will not be penalized for reining during the cutting portion but should display natural ability. A rider may hold the horn at any time during the ranch cutting without penalty.
• There will be two (2) cows per contestant in each herd.
• Minimum number of cattle in the herd will be ten.
• Each exhibitor must work two head of cattle within the 2-minute time limit allowed, working or cutting begins when the horse enters the herd.
• The 2-minute time limit will begin when a rider crosses a predetermined and marked timeline. The rider will be given a 1-minute warning. • Riders may legally quit the second cow before the two-minute time limit has expired.

• Once a rider has made a specific move on one cow and the cow is lost back to the herd it is consider one of your two cows. 
• The cutter may quit the cow he is working when that cow is obviously turned away from the horse or when the cow comes to a dead stop in the arena. If the rider quits at any other time, he is penalized three (3) points for a hot quit.
• Unnecessary roughness or disturbing the herd excessively will result in the judge terminating the run and a score of -0- will result. In the event of excessive disturbance of the herd during competition, the herd may be re-settled before the next rider begins his/her work, at the discretion of the Judge.
• If the rider heads back toward the herd after he/she has completed cutting two cows, the judge may blow the whistle to end the run. No penalty applies. Herd Holders and Turn Back Riders Show management may supply two herd holders and two turn back riders, or exhibitors may supply their own helpers. If an exhibitor is a herd holder or turn back rider, he or she may use the horse that they are competing on or use a different horse. Herd help must be wearing appropriate western attire.

Scoring Each maneuver will receive a Judge’s Score that will be added to or subtracted from 70 and will be scored on the following basis, ranging from +1 1/2 Excellent, +1 Very Good, +1/2 Good, 0 Correct, -1/2 Needs Improvement, -1 Poor, -1 1/2 Very Poor

Ranch Reined Work same for UVRHA and WSVRHA:
Reined work is a judged event designed to show the athletic ability of the Versatility Ranch Horse in the confines of a show arena. The best reined horse should be willingly guided or controlled with little or no apparent resistance and should respond to the rider’s subtle cues. Credit will be given for smoothness, finesse, attitude, quickness, and authority in performing the various maneuvers while using controlled speed. An approved pattern will be used by all contestants in all divisions. (See Appendix for patterns) Each contestant will perform the required pattern individually. After completing the pattern, the “ranch reined work” portion will be complete. If the Reined Work and Cow Work are run concurrently, the rider will signal to the cow boss that he/she is ready for a cow to be released into the arena.

General Rules and Regulations
• All horses will be judged immediately upon entering the arena.
• Ranch Reined Work and Ranch Cow Work may be run concurrently with one draw; however, event management may run the classes under separate draws if extenuating conditions exist.
• The classes may be run independently to facilitate running concurrent events with other Associations.
• When run concurrently there will be no schooling allowed between completion of the reined work and the cow work, or between cows if a new cow is awarded. The penalty for this is a Major Penalty and will be scored as “OP” and the rider cannot place higher than a rider that does not have a major penalty on the Ranch Cow Work score sheet.
• When Reined Work and Cow Work are run concurrently no change of equipment is allowed between classes.
• A break of pattern will result in a Major Penalty and will be scored as “OP” and the rider cannot place higher than a rider that does not have a major penalty.
• WSVRHA approved Ranch Reined Work Patterns will be all AQHA VRH Patterns.
• Management may post the pattern at any time, and it must be posted at least one hour prior to competition. 
• Contestants must carry their rope in the Ranch Reined Work if they intend to rope in the Cow Work class and the classes are run concurrently. If a rope is dropped during the reined work the failed equipment rule will apply and the rider may dismount and retrieve the rope before the Cow Work portion begins. (See Section V. Rule F.)

Gaited Horse Provision - In the case of gaited horses, there are a variety of cadences that will not be recognized as a four-beat walk or a three-beat lope. We will refer to this as the “intermediate” gait, and it will serve as the “trot” in those portions of Trail, Ranch Riding and Reined Work where a trot is called for. Horses performing an intermediate gait will not be penalized or receive an off-pattern for failing to execute a two-beat trot. However, that gait must be consistent and cadenced throughout the maneuver. This intermediate gait will be subject to the usual break of gait penalty and the usual maneuver score variation. The extended trot should exhibit a visible lengthening of the stride in an intermediate gait.
See www.WSVRHA.com/Resources for patterns and score sheets.
Scoring Each maneuver will receive a Judge’s Score that will be added to or subtracted from 70 and will be scored on the following basis, ranging from +1 1/2 Excellent, +1 Very Good, +1/2 Good, 0 Correct, -1/2 Needs Improvement, -1 Poor, -1 1/2 Very Poor

Ranch Cow Work (same for UVRHA and WSVRHA): 
Scoring emphasis on the cow work class shall be based on the horse always maintaining control of the cow, exhibiting superior cow sense and natural cow working ability without excessive reining or spurring. The greater the difficulty of the run, the more credit should be given. The difficulty may be due to the extreme speed or stubbornness of the cow, or the cow’s reluctance to move down the fence when sufficiently driven by the contestant. The most controlled cow work with the highest degree of difficulty should be marked the highest.
• All horses will be judged immediately upon entering the area, schooling will result in a penalty.
• When run concurrently there will be no schooling allowed between completion of the reined work and the cow work, or between cows if a new cow is awarded. The penalty for this is a Major Penalty and be scored as “OP” and the rider cannot place higher than a rider that does not have a major penalty on the Ranch Cow Work score sheet.
 •It is legal to hold the reins and romal in one hand (rein hand) while working the cow and roping.
• Time shall begin when the gate closes behind the cow after being let into the arena. The announcer or judge will signal when time has expired.
• Awarding a new cow - If time and number of cattle permits, the judge may, at his discretion, award new cattle, to enable the contestant to show his horse's ability on the cow, based on the following criteria:
The cow will not or can't run
The cow will not leave the end of the arena
The cow is blind or will not yield to the horse
The cow leaves the arena

All Open Divisions will be required to compete in the Ranch Cow Work Class in order to qualify for the all around award. 

Upon receiving the cow, the rider shall hold the cow on the end of the arena for sufficient time to demonstrate the ability of the horse to control the cow at that end of the arena. When the contestant is satisfied that he has shown control of the cow, the contestant shall drive the cow through the corner and down the fence, making at least one turn each way on the fence. The first turn must be passed the center marker. Please note if you are cross entering into the Open Western States Class, you will be required to rope the cow at the conclusion of your run. You do not have the option to circle it. This class will run concurrently with the coinciding UVRHA Class. For example, if you enter the WSVRHA Open, and the UVRHA Open, you will have one concurrent run and will not have the option to Circle the cow. 


UVRHA Open Division riders may circle or  rope the cow and bring it to a stop, no dragging allowed.

General Rules: • There is a three (3) minute time limit with a one (1) minute warning in the combined cow work and roping/circling portion of the class. The clock will start when the gate is closed after the cow enters the arena.
• When the three (3) minute time limit has expired, the announcer will call time
• It is legal to hold the reins and romal in one hand (rein hand) while boxing the cow. Roping: The horse and rider will be judged on rope handling, rating, and stopping the cow. It is not necessary that the roper catch for the contestant to receive a score in the roping portion.

General Roping Rules: • The exhibitor is allowed only two throws.
• Any attempt to throw any portion of a rope at the cow will be counted as one loop thrown.
• A breakaway rope may be used in the roping portion of this class. Deductions will be reflected in the run content of “stop and Hold.”
• A Legal catch is described as any catch which a rope goes over the head (cow looks through the loop) and holds the cow including hind legs or foot. A catch which holds on the head (cow does not look through the loop) such as horns or horns and half head is also legal catch. The quality of the catch will be a factor consider by the judge in assigning the maneuver score.
• In addition, a heel or leg catch resulting from a throw that the cow does not look through the loop is an illegal catch. If a cow is stopped with an illegal catch a Major Penalty will apply and will be scored as “OP” and the rider cannot place higher than a rider that does not have a major penalty.
• There is no dragging of the cow allowed.
• 12-16 inches of mane in front of the saddle may be braided when roping is involved

Open Roping:
• A missed first loop receives a penalty of -3 with an additional -2 for missing the second loop resulting in a cumulative -5 for no catch.
• If an Open rider drops his/her rope during the Cow Work prior to roping the cow and it falls completely to the ground, a Major Penalty will apply and will be scored as “OP” and the rider cannot place higher than a rider that does not have a major penalty. The rider may retrieve the rope but may not dismount or have outside assistance and continue the run.
• If the rider loses his/her rope (missed dallies) after a legal catch and can regain the rope, he may still receive a stop and hold score.
• In the event of a tie, the exhibitor that has chosen to rope over circling will be award the tie breaker, regardless of whether the exhibitor caught.
• A missed first loop will result in a 1-point penalty with an additional -1 for missing the second loop resulting in a cumulative two-point penalty for no catch. 

Open Circling:
The participant will be judged on working efficiently with proper position and control to drive the cow toward the center of the arena and into a full circle one way, switch directions and another full circle in the other direction. The exhibitor must maintain contact with the cow in proper position for a credit earning run and to avoid penalties.
• Circling will be judged based on the circle’s size, symmetry, speed and relative balance from right to left and the horse’s ability to maintain control throughout circles without using the fence.
• A penalty of 1 point – “A. loss of working advantage” may be applied any time the horse and rider lose contact with the cow.
• The circles should be completed before the cow is exhausted.
• Once a rider is committed to circling the exhibitor must complete the run by circling and may not for any reason get credit for roping.
• If the exhibitor satisfies the circling requirements prior to the 3-minute time limit the judge will blow the whistle indicating the run is complete. 


Amateur and Limited Youth Division Cattle Work Requirement:
The Amateur and Limited Youth division will consist of a box – drive – box – drive element. If run concurrent with Ranch Reined Work the rider will face the cattle entry gate and signal the cow boss that he/she is ready for a cow to be released into the arena. Limited ranch cow work exhibitors are allotted one minute and forty-five seconds to complete the work. When there is 50 seconds left, the announcer will announce, “50 seconds remaining”. At one minute and forty-five seconds, the announcer will call for time. Exhibitors are not required to use all the allotted time but must ride until the judge whistles the end of the run or time expires, whichever occurs first.

There are four parts to the work: boxing the cow; setting up the cow and driving it down the fence to the opposite end of the arena; boxing it at the opposite end of the arena, and then driving the cow past the middle marker again. There is no expectation that the exhibitor will make a fence turn, instead the drive down the fence demonstrates correct position and control around the corner.
• Part One – Boxing the Cow – The rider shall ride into the arena, face the cattle entry gate, and signal for their cow to be turned into the arena. The cow shall be controlled on the entry end of the arena for a sufficient amount of time to demonstrate the horse’s ability to hold the cow. If the cow does not immediately challenge the horse, the rider shall aggressively move in on the cow to demonstrate his horse’s ability to drive and block the cow.
• Part Two - Set Up Cow and Drive Down Fence to Opposite End of Arena – After the cow has been controlled on the entry end of the arena, the rider shall set the cow up for driving down the side of the arena. When coming out of corner, the horse shall be close enough to cow to demonstrate control with cow against the fence. This distance and control should be maintained for approximately 1/2 to 3/4 the length of arena. Rider will then stop and release the cow and move horse toward center of arena to set the cow up for boxing. 
• Part Three – Boxing the Cow at Opposite End of Arena – The exhibitor will regain control or hold the cow at end of the arena to demonstrate the horse’s ability to “hold” the cow
• Part Four – Drive the Cow back down the fence (original side)- past the middle marker and continue until the judge blows the whistle to show completion.

While boxing the cow at the opposite end, if the rider loses control and allows the cow to cross the center line, the judge will whistle the end of the run. The rider will receive off pattern penalty (OP) for the run. 

Green Rancher and Novice Youth Divisions Boxing Only
The goal of this class is to introduce the rider to the “boxing” phase of the cow work and develop skills for reading and controlling the cow. After completing the Ranch Reined Work, if Reined Work and Cow Work are run concurrently, the rider will signal the cow boss that he/she is ready for a cow to be released into the arena. Each contestant, upon receiving a cow in the arena, shall hold that cow on the prescribed end of the arena demonstrating the ability of the horse and rider to control the cow for the full 50 second time limit.
• There is a 50 second time limit with no warning, contestant must work the full time.
• The clock will start when the gate is closed after the cow enters the arena.
• The announcer or judge will signal when time is up. • It is legal to hold the reins and romal in one hand (rein hand) while boxing the cow.
• There will be no fence work or roping

Scoring

Each division will have a unique score sheet and each maneuver will receive a Judge’s Score that will be added to or subtracted from 70 and will be scored on the following basis, ranging from +1 1/2 Excellent, +1 Very Good, +1/2 Good, 0 Correct, -1/2 Needs Improvement, -1 Poor, -1 1/2 Very Poor. 

Walk Trot Rail Work Guidelines (UVRHA Only)
Any adult or youth rider in their first year of showing is eligible for this class. Horse experience does not apply if rider is within their first year of showing.  We have also allowed a provision for young horses in the class.  If a horse is at least two years of age and has not completed a full year of showing, they are also eligible for this class regardless of the experience of the rider.  The horse will be judged on the quality of the gates at a walk, extended walk, trot and extended trot. 

Scoring
Each division will have a unique score sheet and each maneuver will receive a Judge’s Score that will be added to or subtracted from 70 and will be scored on the following basis, ranging from +1 1/2 Excellent, +1 Very Good, +1/2 Good, 0 Correct, -1/2 Needs Improvement, -1 Poor, -1 1/2 Very Poor. 



Tack and Equipment Guidelines:
In all Ranch Horse classes, horses will be shown in a western saddle and appropriate bridle, snaffle bit or hackamore for the duration of a class. A horse may be shown in different legal equipment (bridle, snaffle, or hackamore) in each class as desired. EXCEPTION: When classes run concurrently no change of equipment is allowed between classes. Silver equipment will not count over a good working outfit. Horses 5 years old and younger may be shown in a snaffle bit, hackamore, curb bit, half-breed or spade bit. If shown in anything other than a snaffle bit or hackamore rider must show one handed except for the Walk/Trot, Novice, and Novice Youth Divisions. A violation of this rule will result in a major penalty and will be scored as “OP” - the horse/rider team may not place above others who have completed the pattern correctly.  Full list of Legal and Illegal equipment can be found at:   https://wsvrha.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/WSVRHA-2024-Rule-Book.pdf

WSVRHA Classes Offered and Rules:
​We have opted to offer a select number of WSVRHA Divisions and Classes.  These are the only Western States Divisions that will be offered at our shows. The class rules and regulations are the same for the UVRHA and WSVRHA Classes with the exception of the Ranch Cow Work for the Western States Riders. They will be required to rope the cow at the conclusion of their ride. 

Open Division: 
The Open division is open to any professional or non-professional member in good standing with any horse regardless of past winnings. Open riders may ride an UNLIMITED number of different horses in any given show. In the Open Division, the points are assigned to the horse only, not a horse/rider combination. The year-end open championship will go to a horse, and that horse could have been ridden by more than one rider.

Open Junior Horse Subdivision
Jr. Horses five years of age but not younger than 3 years of age as of January 1 of the current event year will be tracked in the Jr. Horse Sub-division “class within a class”. A horse’s age is calculated from 13 January 1st of year of foaling. For example, a horse foaled anytime in 2022 is one year old on January 1, 2023, and two years old on January 1, 2024. All riders with eligible horses must indicate at the beginning of the year that they wish a horse would be tracked in the Jr Horse sub-division. The rider will show only one time and the score will count for both the standard division and the Jr. Horse Sub-division. Additionally, a junior horse may be shown by both Open and Amateur Riders. All placement points from all riders will be combined for Yearend Overall High Point. Event management may choose to require an entry fee and offer recognition and awards at each weekend event at management discretion.

Novice Division:
The Novice division is reserved for individuals with novice riding and showing experience who wish to learn more about showing in WSVRHA at a beginner’s pace. New members in WSVRHA do not necessarily need to ride in the Novice division. Advanced skills may be better suited for one of the other divisions. The Novice division includes a “box only” version of Ranch Cow Work that will not involve turning down the fence or roping. The trail course may be modified to appropriately challenge these riders without requiring completion of elements that may be deemed dangerous for Novice riders.
Novice Amateurs may ride any horse, regardless of age, with one or two hands in a standard western bit as approved by WSVRHA equipment rules OR with one or two hands in a snaffle bit or hackamore as described under WSVRHA equipment rules.
Eligibility for the Novice and Novice Youth divisions are as follows: a) The Novice Amateur rider meets all amateur eligibility requirements as listed above and has NOT won any combination of FIVE of the following.
• Any Over-All High Point or Championship title at any WSVRHA, SHOT, ASHA, NRSHA, NVRHA, or any VRH association and or similar event(s), with or without cattle classes with five or more participants in the Division.
• Any Reserve High Point or Reserve Championship titles at any WSVRHA, SHOT, ASHA, NRSHA, NVRHA, or any VRH association and similar event(s), with or without cattle classes with five or more participants in the Division.
• Any Division Year-End High Point award or Year-End Championship Event title in WSVRHA, SHOT, ASHA, NRSHA, NVRHA, or any VRH association and or similar event(s), with or without cattle classes with five or more participants in the Division. 11 b) The Novice Amateur or Novice Youth rider has not earned any of the following on any horse.
• Ten (10) lifetime points in any association (including but not limited to AQHA, APHA, NCHA, NRCHA, NRHA, RHAA, etc.) in any western performance discipline – VRH or Stock Horse All Around, roping, working cow horse, reining, cutting, ranch horse pleasure, etc. (or)
$500 in a national organization (including but not limited to NCHA, NRCHA, NRSHA, NRHA, RHAA, etc.) in any western performance discipline – VRH or Stock Horse All Around, roping, working cow horse, reining, cutting, trail, etc.

 Green Rancher Subdivision: 
Green Rancher Subdivision Eligibility: This division will be required to be offered at all shows as a subdivision of the Novice Division. Green Rancher riders must not have completed two (2) show seasons in any VRH Association (Including but not limited to AQHA, APHA and APHC, etc.) and meet all novice amateur eligibilities. A Green Rancher will be awarded a buckle when the participant accumulates 150 total points in the division. Points will be awarded according to section VI: Scoring (in rule book). Points awarded to this division will roll over each year until the rider reaches 150 points. No Jackpot will be offered. Novice/Green Ranchers may accept prizes, payback, or purses for events.
If a member loses Novice/Green Rancher eligibility through competition, he or she may finish that year as a Novice/Green Rancher rider. Thereafter, the members are eligible only for Youth, Limited Amateur, Amateur or Open divisions. Green Ranchers will be eligible for the Novice Division if they still meet the requirements. All Amateur riders will complete the Division Eligibility Form and any rider that believes they should be in the Novice division and is NOT eligible to participate based on the application criteria may request an evaluation at the clinic prior to their FIRST competition to further determine eligibility. This evaluation is available to the rider for their first division placement only. The rider must be evaluated by a certified WSVRHA clinician. 

Limited Amateur Division: 
Exhibitors who qualify as Amateur riders are eligible to ride in this division. The Limited division is designed for riders that due to personal preference, limitations or life events do not want to ride in a division that requires turning on the fence or roping a cow. The contestant will box/drive/box/drive with no expectation of turning the cow on the fence or roping.
The purpose of this division is
• To provide a place for the continued education and skill development of the Novice Rider who is no longer eligible for the Novice Amateur division but still does not want to turn a cow on the fence or rope.
• To provide a place for advanced riders experiencing life events necessitating changes to their riding activities (age, injury, illness, etc.)
• To provide a place for Amateur riders that wish to maintain their “box only” eligibility in another organization.
• To provide a place for Amateurs riders that do not feel safe going down the fence or roping on a particular horse. In addition to the normal entry fee, this division may collect and offer jackpot payback (See Jackpot guidelines).

Youth: 
Exhibitors in the youth divisions must be aged 8 through 18 as of January 1 of the current event year. The Youth Ranch Cow Work classes will be Amateur rules based on the Youth's determined Youth division. WSVRHA Year-end points will all be in one (1) Division regardless of the youth division in Cow work. The different youth divisions are Youth, Intermediate, Limited, and Novice. All Youth that are unsure of their ability and division placement will be evaluated prior to their first competition at the clinic to determine initial division placement. They will be placed in their correct division by consensus of the clinicians, coaches, and parents. Novice Youth must meet Novice requirements as described on page 10. Novice Youth may ride any horse, regardless of age, with one or TWO hands in a standard western bit as approved by WSVRHA equipment rules OR with one or two hands in a snaffle bit or hackamore as described under WSVRHA equipment rules.
• Youth will follow Amateur Rules for Ranch Cow Work. 
• Limited Youth will follow Limited Amateur Rules for Ranch Cow Work.
• Novice Youth will follow Novice Amateur Rules for Ranch Cow Work. (See novice eligibility requirements pg. 10)
• Youth may ride a leased or borrowed horse.
• The Horse/rider team accumulates year-end points.
• Stallions are prohibited in this division.
• There will be no jackpot in this division.

Novice Youth Division:
Eligibility for the Novice Youth divisions are as follows:
a) The Novice Amateur rider meets all amateur eligibility requirements, be under 18 years of age and has NOT won any combination of FIVE of the following.
• Any Over-All High Point or Championship title at any WSVRHA, SHOT, ASHA, NRSHA, NVRHA, or any VRH association and or similar event(s), with or without cattle classes with five or more participants in the Division.
 •Any Reserve High Point or Reserve Championship titles at any WSVRHA, SHOT, ASHA, NRSHA, NVRHA, or any VRH association and similar event(s), with or without cattle classes with five or more participants in the Division.
• Any Division Year-End High Point award or Year-End Championship Event title in WSVRHA, SHOT, ASHA, NRSHA, NVRHA, or any VRH association and or similar event(s), with or without cattle classes with five or more participants in the Division.
b) The Novice Amateur or Novice Youth rider has not earned any of the following on any horse.
• Ten (10) lifetime points in any association (including but not limited to AQHA, APHA, NCHA, NRCHA, NRHA, RHAA, etc.) in any western performance discipline – VRH or Stock Horse All Around, roping, working cow horse, reining, cutting, ranch horse pleasure, etc. (or) $500 in a national organization (including but not limited to NCHA, NRCHA, NRSHA, NRHA, RHAA, etc.) in any western performance discipline – VRH or Stock Horse All Around, roping, working cow horse, reining, cutting, trail, etc. 

Limited Youth: 
Exhibitors who qualify as Limited Youth riders are eligible to ride in this division. The Limited division is designed for riders that due to personal preference, limitations or life events do not want to ride in a division that requires turning on the fence or roping a cow. The contestant will box/drive/box/drive with no expectation of turning the cow on the fence or roping. The purpose of this division is
• To provide a place for the continued education and skill development of the Novice Rider who is no longer eligible for the Novice youth division but still does not want to turn a cow on the fence or rope.
• To provide a place for advanced riders experiencing life events necessitating changes to their riding activities (age, injury, illness, etc.)
• To provide a place for youth riders that wish to maintain their “box only” eligibility in another organization.
• To provide a place for Amateurs riders that do not feel safe going down the fence or roping on a particular horse.
In addition to the normal entry fee, this division may collect and offer jackpot payback (See Jackpot guidelines).

WSVRHA Classes Offered at UVRHA Shows:
Ranch Cutting
Ranch Reined Work
Ranch Cow Work
Ranch Trail
Ranch Riding
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All of the WSVRHA Classes will run concurrently with the matching UVRHA class and division. The matching UVRHA class will be determined by the requirements and eligibility of the divisions. 

The complete class descriptions, Penalties, and more information for the Western States Classes can be found at https://wsvrha.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/WSVRHA-2024-Rule-Book.pdf


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