First Annual. Championship. April 11, 12 & 13 July 18, 19 & 20 August 8, 9 & 10. Three Division. Silver Trophy Buckles

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1 First Annual April 11, 12 & 13 July 18, 19 & 20 August 8, 9 & Ride your way to a Championship Silver Trophy Buckle and a 4 Night stay Grand Prize! Prizes and ribbons will be awarded at each event for all places. Three Division Championship Silver Trophy Buckles This is a trail challenge competition for all breeds and people of any discipline. Earn points toward a championship buckle and many other great prizes. Championship winners from each Division will win a Grand Prize 4 Night Stay for two people and two horses! This is a three weekend event in 2014, with cumulative points earned for each event. There will be a dinner and awards ceremony on the last challenge weekend. For rules, regulations, scoring and registration information go to: or call Open, Pleasure and Junior Places will be 1st through 4th. Prizes awarded for all places.

2 REGISTRATION FORM Flying R Ranch Trail Challenge Competition Hosted by Flying R Ranch West Plains, MO info@flying r ranch.com r ranch.com Mail to: HC64 Box 6015 West Plains, MO RIDER # Office Use Only Name: Address: City: State/Zip: Phone: Emergency Contact Name: Phone: Event Date: Juniors 17 years and under must be accompanied by an adult rider. (Juniors Only) Phone: Responsible Adult Name: NOTE: Junior riders must wear a helmet and be accompanied by an adult throughout the ride. PLEASE CIRCLE THE APPROPRIATE DIVISION Open Pleasure Junior Name of Horse: Negative Coggins #: *Negative Coggins papers must be shown upon arrival at Flyng R Ranch, no exceptions. Entry Fees: (Make checks payable to Flying R Ranch) Fee amounts are for each weekend of the competition. A completed registration form and fee payment is required for each competition weekend Competitor Open Division Competitor Pleasure Division Competitor Junior Division Companion Rider Name: 5.00 Companion Rider Does not do obstacles TOTAL Amount Enclosed Be sure to include signed Rules Acknowledgement with Registration and Release forms and payment. Each competitor entered must fill out Registration and Release forms. Please indicate form of payment: Cash: Check : CC: Office Use Only: Date Rec d: Amt: Ck#:

3 RELEASE OF LIABILITY I acknowledge that horseback riding is a sport, which carries inherent risks of injury and damage to me, my horse and property. I knowingly assume all risks, whether known or unknown, of horseback riding. I hereby release Flying R Ranch hereinafter referred to as FRR from all liability for any act of negligence or want of ordinary care on the part of FRR. In consideration of my participation in events organized or sponsored by FRR, I wave, release and discharge FRR and their directors, officers, agents and members, their representatives, heirs, executors and assigns from any and all claims of liability for injury or damage to myself, my animals or my property arising out of my participation. This agreement is binding upon my executors, heirs and assigns. I agree that I will indemnify and hold harmless FRR and their officers, directors, members and agents against all claims, demands, and causes of action, including court costs and actual attorney fees, arising from any proceeding or lawsuits brought by or prosecuted for my benefit, in which this release is upheld. FRR and its agents or employees shall not be liable for any damage which may accrue from any cause or as a result of fire, theft, running away, state of health, injury to person, horse or property. I acknowledge that I have read this Release of Liability and know and understand its contents. SIGNATURE: DATE: PRINT NAME: Under Missouri law, an equine professional is not liable for an injury to or the death of a participant in equine activities resulting from the inherent risks of equine activities pursuant to the revised Statutes of Missouri. RSMO Under Missouri law, an outfitter is not liable for an injury to or the death of a participant in paddle sport activities resulting from the inherent risks of paddle sport activities pursuant to the Revised Statutes of Missouri. Chapter 537 RSMO revised to MINORS DO NOT SIGN THIS FORM PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN MUST COMPLETE THIS SECTION I, the undersigned parent or guardian of the above participant in consideration of my minor's participation in the event, agree that the terms and conditions of this Release of Liability shall be binding as to damage or injury to my minor, his/her animals, and property arising out of his/her participation in events. I acknowledge that I have read this Release of Liability and know and understand its contents. NAME ADDRESS CITY/STATE/ZIP TELEPHONE SIGNATURE: DATE:

4 Flying R Ranch Trail Challenge Competition Obstacles Competition obstacles may include, but are not limited to the following. A complete list of obstacles will be provided to competitors at each event. 1. Pinwheel A pinwheel created with natural logs or poles, 4 or 5 poles with a tire in center supporting the ends. Junior and Novice trot in full circle, Open canter in a full circle over poles. 2. Barrel Spin Two Barrels and Rope attached to board. Rider picks up the rope and spins the board on the second barrel in a full circle and replace end of board on original barrel. 3. Natural Jump 18 jump or less. Junior and Novice trot and jump over. Open canter and jump over. 4. Log Drag Drag log forward designated distance. Open will then drag the log by backing their horse to original starting point. 5. Round Bale Maze Pattern through round bales with different exit options. Tarp, over bridge, mud bog, back through. 6. Steer Roping Rope hay bale steer, post or stump from horseback. Extra 5 points for a successful throw. 7. Cowboy Curtain Hanging vines. Move horse forward through the vines. Open will turn and send their horse back through the other direction. 8. Back Up Poles or branches laid on the ground forming an area for rider to back through. Open back through the poles and slight incline. 9. Broom Polo Rider will push a soccer ball with a broom over indicated line. Open will push soccer ball into 5 gallon bucket. 10. Flag Carry Remove a large flag from holder and carry and place in another holder. Open will do a figure 8 around two barrels before placing the flag in second holder. 11. Dismount/Mount Dismount and lead horse over a rug, remount. Open will remount on the offside. 12. Side Pass/Dismount Rider will walk horse halfway over ground log or pole and sidepass left and proceed forward. Open will stop at the end of log or pole and dismount on to log from the offside and remount regularly. 13. Balloon Carry Rider will carry a large helium balloon from one place forward to another. 14. Fancy Feet Rider will trot over ground poles or logs, stop their horse for 3 seconds, turn and walk back over the logs/poles. Open will stop their horse, perform a forehand turn and trot back over logs/poles. 15. Pattern Trot/Canter Ride will canter or trot through 4 cones/obstacles in a serpentine pattern starting to the left, make a complete circle around last obstacle, stop their horse, turn 180 o and back through ground poles. Open will perform a haunch turn and back through ground poles. 16. Mattress Rider will direct their horse over a mattress of foam pad. Open will turn and send their horse over the mattress/foam pad again in the other direction. 17. It s a Jungle Out There Rider will navigate their horse through low hanging branches and scrub. 18. No Knee Knockers Please Riders will navigate around a tree with a leg yield cue. Open will perform the leg yield in both directions. 19. Raise the Bucket Bucket of water, on the ground, tied to a rope over a limb. Rider will raise the bucket by holding the rope and backing their horse 4 steps. Rider will lower bucket back to the ground by moving their horse forward. Open will back their horse 8 steps.

5 20. Magic Carpet Rider will direct their horse forward over a rug/carpet placed across the trail. Open will circle their horse and move forward over carpet again. 21. Up the See Saw Rider will direct their horse over a see saw bridge in the up end direction. Open will halt their horse at half way point for 3 seconds and then proceed forward. 22. Chicken Rider will walk by 2 cages of chickens. Open will walk their horse between the cages. 23. Croquet Hoola Rider will hit bouncy ball through hoola hoop. 24. Ringer Rider will trot horse past hanging rings and catch the rings with a pole. Open will canter past hanging rings. 25. Mailbox/Raincoat Rider will ride up to mailbox from either direction, stop their horse, open mailbox and remove raincoat and drape it over their horse s neck, replace the raincoat in the mailbox, close it and proceed forward. Open will remove the raincoat and put it on and take it off before placing the raincoat back in the mailbox. 26. Flower Cart Push Rider will direct their horse forward to a flower cart and push it forward. Open will push the cart a farther distance. 27. Deadfall Rider will direct their horse forward over evergreen branches on top of a tarp. Open will turn and go back the other direction. 28. L Platform Rider with direct their horse forward over L shaped bridge. Open will stop at the end of the bridge and pick up a bucket of leaves and place back down before proceeding off the bridge. 29. Water Walkthrough Rider will direct horse into and through water obstacle with floating plastic containers. Open will direct their horse into the obstacle in the direction that has a step down.

6 Flying R Ranch Trail Challenge Competition Rules General Rules 1. Whenever the term horse is used, it also applies to ponies and mules. 2. Whenever the male gender is used, it also applies to the female gender. 3. Horses may be of any breed or age. It is strongly recommended that horses be at least three [3] years of age. It is the rider's responsibility to ascertain if his horse is capable of competing. 4. Any type of cruelty to animals such as excessive use of spurs, crops, etc. will be penalized. 5. Each rider is responsible for his own safety and the safety of his mount. Earned points and resulting awards are to be considered secondary to safety. 6. Each participant must maintain control of their mount throughout the ride. 7. Ponying a horse as part of an obstacle shall not be allowed. 8. Any person under eighteen [18] years must have written consent of a parent or guardian in order to participate. 9. The participant is judged only while negotiating obstacles. 10. This is a mounted event. A horse at any event may only be ridden by one rider in the event. 11. This is an event negotiated on a single course for all competitors. Riders must ride the same horse for the entire designated course. 12. No contestant shall in any manner challenge an obstacle judge in any way that devalues their integrity. Any contestant doing so will be disqualified. Registration 1. All fees are due and payable prior to any ride. 2. Riders must sign up no more than one week before the first day of competition. 3. Registration fees can be paid when submitting ride application by check or credit card. Fees can be paid by check, credit card or cash on first day of the event. 4. Riders will have competition registration on the day of the event to receive their ID number, trail map and any further information needed. Divisions 1. There will be three Divisions: Open, Pleasure and Junior Open Anyone 18 and older. Horse and rider team can accomplish all skills required by obstacles on demanding terrain, and/or in a challenging environment. Pleasure Anyone 18 and older. Horse and rider team can accomplish all skills required by obstacles. Pleasure riders have the option to perform more difficult obstacles at their discretion. Junior Anyone 17 and under. Horse and rider team can accomplish all skills required by obstacles. Skills are elementary and performed on mostly undemanding terrain, in a calm environment. Dragging and pulling shall be performed in a straight line, on even footing, for short distances.

7 Equipment 1. Any type saddle and any type bridle or bosal with mecate, side pull, hackamore, "natural" hackamore with properly tied mecate, are mandatory. No bareback pads are allowed. It is the rider's responsibility to determine the appropriateness of his tack and to ensure that such tack is fitted and used properly. 2. Any type clothing suitable for riding is acceptable. Appropriate riding footwear is required. Helmets are recommended. Judge Responsibilities 1. Judges will interpret Flying R Ranch competition rules and will have the responsibility of making the final ruling. Obstacle Skills This section provides riders with some general guidelines for executing obstacles. 1. Leading: Horse to follow willingly, not crowding or lagging. Excess rope shall be held in the non leading hand. 2. Mounting: Horse will stand quietly and not move off when mounted. Style of mounting is not considered, only a smooth mount that does not unbalance the horse. A rider must have the reins in hand while mounting. 3. Dismounting: Horse will stand quietly and not move off. Style of the dismount not considered, only a smooth dismount that does not unbalance the horse. A rider must have the reins in hand while dismounting. 4. Hoof check: Horse will stand quietly. The criterion for this obstacle is a safe leg pick up, not the method of cueing the horse to pick up the leg. If the rider is holding the horse rather than tying him, letting go of the lead rope will be penalized. 5. Water crossing: The horse should walk quietly through the water. Horses will not be penalized for stopping to drink. Horses will not be penalized for acknowledging the obstacle before entering it. 6. Uphill: A rider is to be positioned appropriately, maintaining the center of balance. No penalty for holding the mane or neck to secure the forward position. Horse to negotiate a slope in a safe manner. At riders' discretion, horse may stop to blow, as needed. If the rider is asked to stop on an uphill and there is sufficient room, the rider shall rest their horse so that all four hooves are on ground that is as level as possible. The location of the stop shall be clearly marked and given in the directions for the uphill. At no time should a rider position his mount, haunches toward a drop off. 7. Downhill: The rider to be positioned appropriately maintaining the center of balance. Riders may use a hand on the saddle to support themselves, but must not do so in such a way as to unbalance the horse. Horse to negotiate the slope in a safe manner. At rider s discretion, horse may stop to blow, as needed. I f the rider is asked to stop on a downhill and there is sufficient room, the rider shall rest their horse so that all four hooves are on ground that is as level as possible. The location of the stop shall be clearly marked and given in the directions for the downhill. At no time should a rider position his mount, haunches toward a drop off. 8. Step over: This is a forward motion obstacle. Horse to look at an obstacle and proceed over carefully, avoiding striking the obstacle. Size of an animal relative to an obstacle to be considered. Small horses and ponies not to be penalized for hopping very tall step overs, if they otherwise negotiate the obstacle calmly and with deliberation. For consecutive, in stride step overs, ride management will endeavor to select obstacles that are no higher than approximately 12 inches. 9. Bridge: The horse should walk across quietly. No penalty for acknowledging the obstacle before starting to cross. Horse should step on and off the bridge quietly. 10. Gate: Competitors may be required to negotiate a gate either mounted or dismounted. The horse and rider combination will move through the obstacle quietly, deliberately and under the rider's direction.

8 11. Drag or Pull: The rider may hold rope or dally. No tying hard and fast. The rider should demonstrate awareness by looking at both the drag obstacle and the direction they are going. The drag is a forward motion obstacle; the pull is a backward motion obstacle. The horse or rider should never become entangled in the rope. The horse is to stand quietly during preparation then pull or drag an obstacle quietly and in control. Wrapping the rope around the rider's working hand is to be severely penalized. Excess rope should be held in the rein hand, never in the working hand. 12. Standing tied: Some obstacles may require riders to tie their horse. Horses will be tied with the halter and lead rope or correctly configured halter bridle, or other approved means, using a knot that is safe and appropriate for the situation and horse. The knot must be secure and the horse must be tied in a location that is safe for the horse, the rider, and any bystanders, other tied horses and their handlers. Horses will stand quietly while tied. 13. Stationary Obstacles: These are such things as slickers, balloons, maps, trash, etc. A rider is to maintain control of the horse as he acknowledges the obstacles. 14. Moving Obstacles: These are such things as backpackers, bicycles, baby strollers, vehicles and carts. A rider is to maintain control of the horse as he acknowledges the obstacles. Safety of all parties, including those persons providing the obstacle, is the primary concern. 15. Jumping: Jumping on, into, off of, through, or over any obstacle, unless required to do so, is a major fault. 16. Whoa: At a walk, an animal should stop on command with little aid from the rider. Effort will increase slightly for the jog, and again for the lope. The horse should stand quietly after the stop. 17. Skills: The following abilities will help riders negotiate obstacles successfully. This list is meant only to provide a reference for riders. Riders and horses may be asked to perform the following skills in the negotiation of trail obstacles: a. Whoa responds to halt cues without argument. b. Be able to ask horse to stand quietly. c. Execute all gaits calmly and as directed. All gaits natural to a breed are acceptable. d. Be able to move the horse laterally [side to side]. e. Adopted November 2012 f. Make turns on the forehand and/or hindquarters. g. Be able to back the horse in a straight line and/or around corners. When backing, the rider should demonstrate awareness by looking in the direction they are traveling. Riders should not be instructed to back either their horse's front or back feet over a raised object. h. Emergency Dismount: Be able to dismount quickly and safely without the use of stirrups while maintaining control. Obstacle Judging Score Sheet Standards 1. Awareness: This is a very broad and important category. a. Rider awareness: The rider should be paying attention to the directions with the horse positioned at a safe distance from the judge. The rider should evaluate the obstacle for potential cautions before proceeding, and during the obstacle. If the rider is asked to answer a question (i.e., where are we on this map?), perform a specific skill and the rider does not perform the skill correctly, the judge may use this category to assess points. b. Horse awareness: It is a fault if the horse is too aware by spooking, shying, or spinning or if the horse is unaware and is just "going through the motions". If a horse clips or stumbles because of lack of awareness, score here (see "Balance"). 2. Horse s Response to Cues: When the rider applies aids or cues to the horse, the horse is to react appropriately. The rider should not have to resort to very strong aids to obtain a response from the horse, nor should cues create a reaction whereby the horse overreacts (i.e., side passing or backing too far). The horse should approach

9 an obstacle as cued (i.e., straight on, side pass) and not avoid direct approach. The horse should stand quietly while mounted (slight shifting of weight is okay). If the horse is tied, the horse should stand quietly and not pull back. 3. Riders Control: The rider must maintain control of the horse at all times. This will be maintained by having the rider control either with the reins, lead rope or ground tie. Rider's control of the horse is whether mounted or un mounted. Rider should also control the horse by knowing how to ask their horse to execute the obstacle as well as keep the horse under control if the horse shies or spooks. If un mounted, the rider is to lead, the horse should be lead quietly either behind or slightly to the side of the rider. While leading the horse the rider should not let the horse crowd or lean on rider. a. While keeping control of the horse, riders must also maintain control of items needed to complete the obstacle such as, but not limited to, ropes, buckets, flags, gates, etc. 4. Balance: This applies to both rider and horse. The rider should be well balanced in the saddle. For uphill, the rider should lean slightly forward with legs balanced under rider and not hitting horse's flanks, and deep in the saddle but not hitting the back of cantle. For downhill, the rider should lean slightly back. The rider is not to lean excessively forward, back or sideways. The horse is to be balanced while negotiating obstacles. For downhill obstacle hindquarters should be under the horse and the horse should not lean on forehand. While negotiating step overs, the horse is to be balanced and pick up feet and avoid clipping and stumbling. Slight brush okay. 5. On Course: The rider is to follow directions as given and stay on course. Excessive response, avoidance or rider's misunderstanding of the direction will be penalized. The participant must remain within the boundaries of the obstacle as marked. Avoiding or going outside marked boundaries constitutes being off course. 6. Bypass or Disqualify: It is the participant s responsibility to bypass any obstacle they deem as beyond their team s skill level. Safety and common sense should always be kept in the participant s mind. The team has three opportunities to attempt an obstacle; demerits to be assessed for each attempt. After the horse refuses three times the rider is disqualified for this obstacle and receives full penalty points. 7. Coaching: It is the participant's responsibility to negotiate the obstacle on their own so a true test of their skills can be assessed. Once a participant has presented himself or herself to the obstacle judge there shall be no further contact by another person. a. Coaching is defined as any verbal, gesture or implied assistance to a rider on course and executing the obstacle. b. Participants being coached shall be marked with the full penalty points 24 or 26, if coaching occurs, regardless of when the coaching occurs during the obstacle negotiation. Scoring 1. Scoring: Participants will be scored on negotiating the obstacles by utilizing an official score card as provided by the State Trail Trials Committee. The individual areas of evaluation are outlined in Obstacle Judging. a. Obstacle assistants or helpers will not participate in the judging or scoring of the obstacles except when instructed to provide verification of an action/completion of the obstacle to the obstacle judge. 2. Scoring Values: Scoring values will be assessed per each section of judging per obstacle as follows: 0 = Perfect, no discernible mistakes 1 = Above average, very minor mistakes 2 = Adequate job, obvious mistakes 3 = Made effort, skills need development 3. Bypass: Bypass points will be assessed a value of 30 points.

10 4. Disqualify: Disqualification points will be assessed a value of 30. Any obstacle judge may disqualify a participant from their obstacle for safety reasons. The obstacles must be executed as stated in the judge s directions. 5. Refusal: Refusal points will be assessed a value of 30 points. a. If a horse refuses at an obstacle, the participant will be allowed a total of three attempts to complete. Each attempt the rider will acquire PENALTY POINTS. 1ST attempt 5 points, 2nd attempt 10 points, 3rd attempt 15 points. If the horse refuses a third time, the participant is dismissed from the obstacle. Total points shall not exceed more than 30 points. b. The definition of a refusal is a horse that moves their feet away (any direction) from the obstacle. Looking and snorting are not considered refusals. 6. No Score: Should a rider miss an obstacle because of getting lost; injury to horse or rider, or quitting the trail trial, a score of NS will be entered in the obstacle score on the Official Score Sheet and the total score for the rider shall indicate NS. Credit for the ride will not be given when the ride is not completed. Trail Obstacle Challenges This will be a three event challenge with awards given on last event weekend based on accumulated points. Flying R Ranch will have the ability to create and revise rules as necessary. A Trail Obstacle Challenge is an obstacle course competition that tests the obstacle skills of horse and rider. Courses are set in obstacle groups usually in smaller areas of small acreage or arenas. A single judge may evaluate multiple obstacles and assess the way both the horse and rider negotiate these obstacles by keeping common sense and safety in mind. Individual obstacles may have a time limit or there may be a maximum course time limit with potential time penalties. There will be three categories in our Trail Obstacle Challenge; Junior, Pleasure and Open. Most sections of the rules shall apply except where noted. In most cases the Trail Obstacle Challenge shall be over a set course of obstacles and may or may not include written or verbal obstacle instructions. A map indicating the direction of travel may or may not be provided. A maximum time limit may be applied to obstacles individually or as an overall course criterion. Obstacles shall be numbered and completed in order or penalty points may be incurred. Multiple obstacles may be judged by one judge. Competing animals shall not be allowed on the course in advance. However, riders may be given the opportunity to walk the course. It is the intent that judges will judge the teams performance in the obstacle, looking towards a smooth and confident way of going using the criteria found on the score sheet.

11 Flying R Ranch Trail Challenge Competition Acknowledgement of Rules: I have read and understand the contents of the Competition Rules and will act in accord with these policies and procedures as a condition of my participation the Flying R Ranch Trail Challenge Competition. Please sign below and return with Registration form. This is required in order to participate. Signature Print Name

12 Flying R Ranch Trail Challenge Competition Scoring: Scoring will be on the basis of 0-infinity, with 30 denoting an average performance for all divisions. Each obstacle will receive an obstacle score that should be added or subtracted from 30 and is subject to a penalty that should be subtracted. Each obstacle will be scored on the following basis, ranging from plus 1 1/2 to minus 1 1/2: -1 1/2 extremely poor, -1 very poor, -1/2 poor, 0 correct, +1/2 good, +1 very good, +1 1/2 excellent. Obstacle scores are to be determined and assessed independently of penalty points. Penalties should be assessed per occurrence as follows: (f) The following deductions will result: One-half (1/2) Point each tick or contact of a log, pole, cone, plant, or any component of an obstacle One (1) Point each hit, bite, or stepping on a log, cone, plant or any component of the obstacle incorrect or break of gait at walk or jog for two strides or less both front or hind feet in a single-strided slot or space at a walk or jog skipping over or failing to step into required space split pole in lope-over incorrect number of strides, if specified Three (3) Point incorrect or break of gait at walk or jog for more than 2 strides knocking down an elevated pole, cone, barrel, planet, obstacle, or severely disturbing an obstacle falling or jumping off or out of a bridge or a water box with one foot once the horse has got onto or into that obstacle Stepping outside of the confines of an obstacle with designated boundaries (i.e. back through, 360 box, side pass) with one foot once the horse has entered the obstacle. Missing or evading a pole that is a part of a series of an obstacle with one foot

13 Five (5) Point dropping slicker or object required to be carried on course first or second cumulative refusal, balk, or evading an obstacle by shying or backing letting go of gate or dropping rope gate use of either hand to instill fear or praise during completion of obstacle falling or jumping off or out of a bridge or a water box with more than one foot once the horse has got onto or into that obstacle stepping outside of the confines of an obstacle with designated boundaries (i.e. back through, 360 box, side pass) with more than one foot once the horse has entered the obstacle. missing or evading a pole that is a part of a series of an obstacle with more than one foot blatant disobedience (including kicking out, bucking, rearing, striking) faults, which occur on the line of travel between obstacles, scored according to severity: -head carried too high -head carried too low (tip of ear below the withers) - over-flexing or straining neck in head carriage so the nose is carried behind the vertical -excessive nosing out -opening mouth excessively Disqualified 0 Score performing the obstacle incorrectly or other than in specified order no attempt to perform an obstacle excessively or repeatedly touching the horse on the neck to lower the head entering or exiting an obstacle from the incorrect side or direction working obstacle the incorrect direction; including overturns of more than ¼ turn riding outside designated boundary marker of the arena or course area third cumulative refusal, balk, or evading an obstacle by shying or backing failure to ever demonstrate correct gait between obstacle as designated failure to follow the correct line of travel between obstacles excessive schooling, pulling, turning, stepping or backing anywhere on course