NZCHA AMENDMENTS TO NCHA RULE BOOK 20014-2016 (Amended September 2014) Every effort has been taken to ensure the NCHA Australia Rule Book is adjusted correctly for New Zealand rules. However, the NZCHA has the right to add, alter or delete further rules which do not comply with the New Zealand conditions. As per the NZCHA Constitution rule 16: The NZCHA Council shall have full power to direct and manage all affairs of the Association and from time to time as they think fit to make alter or repel any by-laws for the good government thereof provided always that no by-law shall be inconsistent with any of the General Rules. Rule 17: The decision of the Council on the construction of or interpretation of any Rule or By- Law shall be conclusive and binding on all members or the Association until set aside or varied a specially convened meeting of the Association All references to Australia or Commonwealth of Australia now mean New Zealand All references to NCHA now mean NZCHA Any references to an Australian place now mean a place as designated by the NZCHA OFFICERS: THE NZCHA IS RUN ACCORDING TO THE NZCHA Constitution. President Vice President (Must be from opposite Island to the President) Secretary/Treasurer Six Councillors STANDING COMMITTEES & Portfolio s: - The NZCHA will use the Standing Committees when necessary. Futurity Committee Rules Competitors advocate Hall of Fame National Training Cattle Scheme MEMBERSHIP: - Is run according to the NZCHA Constitution. Page 3 NCHA CHATTA and add NZCHA Chatter The official publication of the NZ Cutting Horse Association is the NZCHA Chatter. The NZCHA Chatter is available as Page " 1 of 16 "
a promotional and advertising media of our sport on the Official NZCHA Website, with financial members having the options of receiving the Chatter as a hard copy (printed) or emailed version. GENERAL DEFINITIONS Page 4/Rule 4 - Alter to read Contest a class with less than two (2) entries competing (trying to complete a two and a half (2.5) minute work) constitutes a contest and shall be recognised for high point awards. CUTTING HORSE REGISTER Page 6 /Rule 4. Page7/12 (c). Change the word Shall to may. Correction Alter regulation (14) to read regulation13 and delete NZCHA EVENTS: Page 8/Rule 1(b) Page 8/Rule 1(c) Page 8/Rule 1(e) Page 8/Rule 1(f) $10,000 Novice Alter $3,500 Novice to $1000 Novice the words Including Non Pro Rookie earnings Alter $10000 Non Pro limit to $1500 Non Pro DELETE Page 9/Rule 1(g) Alter $2000 Rookie limit to $750 Page 9/Rule 1(h) Page9/Rule 1(i) Page 9/Rule 1(j) Amend to - Youth, age 18 years as at the 1st of May of the competition year. Amend to SnaffleBit (Rider) The Snafflebit is a one or two handed contest Open to all horses regardless of their LTE and riders who have not accumulated $500 LTE at the commencement of the score year. Professional trainers will not be eligible to compete in Snafflebit classes. Points won in a Snafflebit class will accumulate to determine a competitors eligibility for that class, but will not count towards LTE or the status of the Rider. Money earned in Snafflebit classes will be applied to all future classes. Once a rider who is eligible to compete in Snafflebit classes competes in a Non Pro class or Novice/Open horse class, that rider is no longer eligible to compete in a Snafflebit class. Points earned whilst competing on a day fee will also be included for eligibility purposes. The Page " 2 of 16 "
burden of proof of eligibility will be on the competitor. There is a limit of two horses that may be ridden in this class; however only the points from the highest earning horse will count towards high point awards. Committee may have added money or jackpot events however points will be tabulated for area high point s standings. Horses may be shown using one or two hands on bridle reins. Twisted wire snaffles, gag snaffles or shank snaffles shall not be used. Snaffle bits are to be a minimum of 10mm (3/8 ) and have a smooth single jointed mouthpiece. Bosals and hackamores may be used. They shall be of rope or braided rawhide and have no metal parts. All other dress/equipment as per rule 16. Page 10/ Rule 1 (k) and Add: -Restricted Rider: For all Riders 18 years and over, who for one reason or another, have only one event they would otherwise enter at a show. Riders who have entered two other cutting events at the same show are not eligible for this event. (I.E. A rider may rider in the Rookie and the Restricted, but nothing else; one Non Pro event and the Restricted but nothing else; Novice Horse or Open Horse and the Restricted but nothing else). Riders are limited to one horse for this event. All Points gained in this event will count against LTE in Snafflebit, Rookie and Non Pro events. (This event is to encourage people to keep showing, giving them a second class at a show, as well as an event for the show workers to get in the pen for a cut, family members sharing a horse etc). Entries can be accepted on the day if sufficient cattle are available and it will be acceptable to use re-run cattle for this event). Page 10/ Rule 1 (l) Add:Snaffle Bit (Horse) -Snaffle Bit Horse - The Snaffle bit Horse event is a one or two handed contest open to all riders regardless of their LTE and horses who have not accumulated $1000 LTE (not including Aged events) at the commencement of the score year. Points won in a Snaffle bit class will accumulate to determine a horses eligibility for that class, and will count towards LTE. Page " 3 of 16 "
Once a horse who is eligible to compete in Snaffle bit classes competes in an Open horse class, that horse is no longer eligible to compete in a Snaffle Bit Horse class. Points earned whilst competing on a day fee will also be included for eligibility purposes. The burden of proof of eligibility will be on the competitor. Committee may have added money or jackpot events however points will be tabulated for area high point s standings. Horses may be shown using one or two hands on bridle reins. Twisted wire snaffles, gag snaffles or shank snaffles shall not be used. Snaffle bits are to be a minimum of 10mm (3/8 ) and have a smooth single jointed mouthpiece. Bosals and hackamores may be used. They shall be of rope or braided rawhide and have no metal parts. All other dress/equipment as per rule 16. Page 10/Rule 2 Page10/Rule 3 Page 10/ Rule 4 Change to Novice Horse; $1500 NP; Rookie; Restricted and Snaffle Bit (Rider and Horse) may finish the points year in the event class they commence, even after they break the respective class barriers during the competition season. Alter last sentence to This rule refers to Novice Horse; $1500 NP; Rookie; Restricted and Snaffle Bit (Rider and Horse). Replace rules with All monies earned, stay in the category it was won in METHOD OF CONDUCTING CONTESTS: Page 11/Rule 3 Page 12/Rule 5 Page 12/Rule 7 Change Minimum number of cattle be at least equal to 2.5 times the number of works scheduled. In other words, at least 2.5 head of stock per horse per go round. from in a one down to, 45 cattle minimum. last sentence One exception Change the word must to may Change Mandatory to recommended CONTEST ARENA REGULATIONS Page 14/Rule 8 Change last sentence to read: Similarly, events may be cancelled due to excessive dust or rain. Page " 4 of 16 "
SHOW COMMITTEE: Page 14/Rule 1/ (f) Page 15/Rule 5(b) Alter first sentence to read: The show must remit levies as per the NZCHA levies to the NZCHA treasurer within fourteen (14) days of completion of the said show. Failure to remit these levies within this period may result in the said show committee being dis-affiliated with the NZCHA. NB: NZCHA changed to this with effect Sept 2014. NZCHA LEVIES TABLE Open Horse; Novice Horse and Open Non Pro Levy = $7.00 per competitor/horse combination U$1500NP; U$750 NP; Rookie and Restricted = $6.00 per competitor/horse combination Youth and Snafflebit = $5.00 per competitor/horse combination. Page 15/ Rule 5 (c) Page 15/ Rule 5 (d) Page 17/Rule 9 It is recommended that official Cutting Horse Club entry forms are made available, with competitors encouraged to use the official entry form that is duly signed and acknowledging acceptance of club rules and requirements. Change the word must to may Page 17/ Rule 11 (a) Change to 2.5 Head of cattle per cutter. Dispensation. Page 18/ Rule 15 Page 19/Rule 17 Page 19/ Rule 17 Paragraph and replace with- Any issues with members or Judges at an Approved show must be directed firstly verbally to the Competitors Advocate or NZCHA Councilor, if the issue is unresolved it must be followed up by a written statement to the NZCHA Secretary for council to address the issue/s. (paragraph 2) (paragraph 3) NZCHA APPROVED CONTESTS: 1st Paragraph Page20/Rule 1 third sentence which states A class with less than two (2) entries competing (trying to complete a 2.5 minute work) does not constitute a class and shall not count towards standings or awards. NZCHA Championship Cutting Horse Contests change to read In order to qualify for this title, shows must meet all standing rules for approval Page " 5 of 16 "
and in addition, must be full programme. No minimum purse is required and one hundred percent (100%) of the total entry fee must be added back to the stated purse. (The NZCHA Futurity is exempt from being full programme and aged events do not require added entries) Page 20/Rule 2 Page 21/Rule 2a and add: Must be full programme. mention of levy and include: Jackpot Cutting Horse Contest -Alter to following payout system: 1 Competitor 100% 2 Competitors 1st 60%, 2nd 40% 3 Competitors 1st 50%, 2nd 30%, 3rd 20% 4 competitors Revert to ordinary payout scale of 40%, 30%, 20%, 10% Page 21/Rule 4 To be NZCHA Inc. approved, the signed application form must be received by the Show Approvals Councillor no later than *thirty (30) days prior to the closing date of entry for the show involved, including the NZCHA National Finals Page 21/Rule 5(a) Change the wording of NCHA of America approved judges to approved judges of their National Association Page 21/Rule 5(b) Page 21/Rule 5(c) Page 22/Rule 5(e) Page 22/Rule 7 entire paragraph Insert the words at the end of the sentence BUT the ONE JUDGE or TWO JUDGE SYSTEM will not apply. Change the word must to may Alter first sentence to If any charge is to be made other than entry fee, it must be stated as NZCHA Levy; Cattle Hire or Office charges or video fee and be separated from the entry fee. Alter fourth paragraph to read: In all cutting horse contests approved by the NZCHA Inc. all levies collected by the Show Management as calculated from the Levies Table must be forwarded to the NZCHA Inc; Page " 6 of 16 "
Page 23/Rule 10 Amend to Payment of Prize Money at Approved Championship Contest (Aged Events and Jackpot Events excluded, as they have their own rules). Alter sliding scale as follows: Four (4) places- 40%, 30%, 20%, 10% Five (5) places - 30%, 25%, 20%, 15%, 10% Six (6) places - 30%, 24%, 18%, 12%, 9%, 7% Eight (8) places- 25%, 20%, 15%, 12%, 19%, 8%, 6%, 4% Ten (10) places- 20%, 16%, 14%, 11%, 9%, 8%, 7%, 6%, 5%, 4% A score of 60 will not count towards end of year points and lifetime earnings. However, in an event consisting of 2 go rounds and a final, any earnings from a 60 or 0 score will be included. Page 23/Rule 10 Page 24/ rule 11 Paragraph after scale: Alter to read: The NZCHA Council will be able to approve an application from any show committee to hold a show, where all or any cutting horse events may be run over 2 go rounds with points aggregated and to have any monies won count towards high point awards. Each horse must have the same rider throughout the contest, except in cases of hardship or injury. Hardship and injury is to be determined by the show committee; Cutters Advocate and any NZCHA Councillors present. Add: Restricted Rider - 1 Horse CONTESTANTS: Page 24/Rule 3 Page 25/Rule 4 Page 27/Rule 12(e) Insert the word Restricted Rider, after the words membership excepting Change the word must to may the words Cutters Representative, through, so sentence now reads, The show management, shall. ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY Change last sentence to read: this rule will also apply to excessive dust or rain. Page 27 Rule 13(a) (iv) Page 28 Rule 13 (c)(i) Page " 7 of 16 " Change 11b to 13 b Change the word will (x2) to may
ON THE SPOT FINES Page 31 As of September 2014 these fines can be actioned by the NZCHA Council using the fines outlined as the maximum fines only. ANIMAL WELFARE Change first sentence to The NZCHA fully supports the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals according to the regulations of New Zealand Law. Page 32/ (a) Help Horses add: vi it is recommended that Help horses that have been used for a large portion of any show, shall be retired at the conclusion of the show and not kept on to work for any practices after the show. Page 32 / (d) Change refer page 92 to refer page 97 Judging Rule 16. Page 33/ (e) ix Change to The use of dogs to work cattle in yards is permitted in NZ. NON PRO REGULATIONS: Pg 34/ rule 1: and replace with All NZCHA competitive members shall be deemed as NZ Non Professional riders, the title of Professional shall only apply to a Competitor who earns more than $25,000.00 Gross per annum, solely from training Cutting Horses or Cutting Horse Riders, the sale of Cutting Horses they have trained is excluded. Page 34/Rule 2: Replace with To compete in the Non Pro classes the competitor must own the horse/s they ride in the Non Pro Events. a. An official NZCHA Lease (horse transfer) agreement will be accepted as ownership. b. A NZ Non Pro does not need to own the horse in the Open/Novice Horse, or Restricted events. Page34/Rule 3: Page 34/Rule 4: Pg 35/Rule 5: Page 37/Rule 6 Page " 8 of 16 " entire rule and Replace with A NZ Non Pro may receive direct and indirect remuneration for the training of cutting horses and or cutting horse riders, up to $25,000.00 Gross per annum or the value of $25,000.00 gross per annum, not including the sale of a cutting horse they have trained.
Page 37/Rule 7 Page 38/Rule 8 entire rule and Replace with A NZ Non Pro may show any cutting horse for direct or indirect remuneration, providing they remain within the $25,000.00 gross per annum allowance as in (5). Page38 & 39/Rule 9 to 11: Page 39 & 40/ Rule 12: Dispensation: and add: Should a NZ Non Pro elect to ride outside NZ they would need to fit into the ruling as defined for that country competitors, however if NZ where asked to verify they were Non Pros, NZ would supply a copy of our ruling and it would be up to that country to decide on the riders overseas status. and add: Anyone who has trained cutting horses or riders overseas would retain the status of NZ Non Pro unless they earned over $NZ 25,000.00 gross per annum solely from training cutting horses or training cutting riders. Add: Anybody who has ridden professionally overseas who has earned over $NZ 25,000.00 gross would not be eligible for NZ Non Pro status. ROOKIES: Page 40/Rule 13(b) Page 40/Rule 13 (c) Page 40/Rule 13 (e) Change $2000 limit to $750 and $1000 to $750. Change page referral to (rule 1g, page 9). words Rookie & Youth cuttings only, replace with all cutting events except Non Pro events. YOUTH DIVISION: Page 40/Rule 1 Page 41/Rule 3 Page 41/Rule 4 Alter date from 1st of March to 1st of May (a) & (b) Alter scale to read as follows: Number of Entries 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 1 contestant 1 points 2 contestants 2pts 1pt 3 contestants 3pts 2pts 1pt Page " 9 of 16 "
4 contestants & over 4pts 3pts 2pts 1pt Page 41/Rule 5 THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP FINALS AND NZCHA HIGH POINT AWARDS Page 42/Rule 2 Page 42/Rule 2(a) Page42/Rule3: Page 43/Rule 4 Page43/Rule 5: Alter to read - Guidelines: NZCHA Council will select dates for the Futurity and Nationals Finals to run within a 4 to 6 week period of each other as the season dictates. Recommendation for second weekend of April providing it does not clash with EASTER. The point score year will run from the day after the National Finals/AGM &Prize giving until the final day of the National Finals of the next season. Alter to The National Championships will be the final show for the year and will determine National Champions in all events sanctioned by the NZCHA. Alter to: No show will be granted approval by the NZCHA in the five working days (Monday to Friday inclusive) preceding the National Finals and including the National Finals date/s. Alter to The National Championship will stage a full programme of NZCHA approved events. Refer to the following NZCHA Finals Guidelines below: *Application to be with NZCHA 30 days before the event for approval and advertising. *National Finals will be contested after the Island Finals in alternate Islands. *NZCHA National Champions will only be decided at this National Finals show. *Judges scores from the Finals show will be calculated to award the National Champions in all classes eligible to be contested for as per standing rules *Minimum of two go rounds, each go round paid out to 6 th places if there are 7 or more entries, paid to 4 th, if less than 7 entries. * In the Open, Novice and Open Non Pro classes with 6 or less entries 2 go rounds will be held with placings being on an aggregate of these 2 go rounds. Open, Novice and Open Non Pro classes with more than 6 entries, 2 initial go rounds are to be held with the top 6 competitor going through to a third go round. The National champion will be calculated from an aggregate of all 3 go rounds. Page " 10 of 16 "
*Option for all other classes, for third go round to be aggregated after go rounds paid out to 6 places, if there are 7 or more entries. (placing to 4 th will apply for less than 7 entries) * Aggregate place getters will receive NZCHA ribbons. The highest aggregate in each class will be the NZCHA National Hi Point Champions and will also receive a NZCHA Buckle (except Snaffle Bits) and a NZCHA perpetual trophy to be presented at a time arranged by the Show Committee. Champion certificates will be issued when ready. (NB some classes contested at the National Finals may not have met the qualifying criteria and no National Champion Titles will be awarded in those classes) *Qualification -Competitors must qualify to attend the NZCHA National Finals by competing in rider events (Non Pro, Rookie, Restricted, Youth) at a minimum of five (5) approved shows prior to closing date for entries of the NZCHA National Finals. Competitors may apply to the NZCHA Council for dispensation in issues of injury or illness. - - For a horse to qualify for a horse event it must have competed in Open Horse, Novice Horse or Snaffle Bit classes at a minimum of five (5) approved shows. -If a competitor rides a Novice horse in the Aged events at the National Futurity (they would be deemed to have one novice horse credit toward the National show qualification). If a competitors, rider event is not held at the futurity show and they elect to compete in a higher rider event, they will be deemed to have one nominated rider event credit towards the Nationals show Qualification, as well as the event they competed in ". -If any event (class) has not been contested during the current show season at five (5) approved shows by any financial members; it will become a non-valid event (class) at the National Finals for a National Title. Any members entering these non-valid classes at the National Finals will only be contesting for ribbons and prize money. -If South Island cannot host the required number of shows, the South Island club/s could (on behalf of its members) request dispensation to the rule. *Two qualified judges according to the rule book must judge the National Finals or one International Judge approved by their National Association. *Suitable sound system must be present *Video of events is recommended to support the SAMS judging system. Page 43/ Rule 6 Page 43/Rule 7 Amend to read Prize money will be awarded for each go round and will count towards to LTE except Youth, where prize money will be awarded but only points as per the youth scale will be recorded. Alter to National Championship Awards will be presented by either the judges or class sponsor before the commencement of the next class. NZCHA National Champion award categories to be presented (if qualifications has been met) will be: Page " 11 of " 16
a) National Open Horse of the Year b) National Open Non Pro of the Year c) National Novice Horse of the Year d) National $1500 Non Pro of the Year e) f) National Rookie of the Year g) National Youth of the Year (buckles post event if required) h) National Restricted Rider of the Year (buckles post event if required) i.) j.) National Snaffle Bit Rider of the Year (no buckle) National Snaffle Bit Horse of the Year (no buckle) Page 43/Rule 8 National Champion Hi Point Mare; Stallion; Gelding; 4 year Old Calculated by money won in ALL open horse competitions including National Finals plus earnings from restricted events for mare or stallions or geldings, will be presented at the Nationals prize giving Page 43/Rule 9 Certificate of Ability Certificate of Merit Youth Certificate of Ability Youth Certificate of Merit Alter Lifetime awards to: $1000 LTE $2000 LTE 100 points 200 points NZCHA Horses Hall of Fame $5000 LTE (excluding aged and restricted events) Superior Award $10,000 LTE NZCHA Riders Hall of Fame $10,000 LTE or 3 Futurities wins Non Pro Hall of Fame $4000 LTE Page " 12 of 16 "
Heritage Horses Hall of Fame For horses that have made a considerable contribution to the history and sport of cutting. This may include mares or stallions whose progeny have excelled. Upon nomination and approval of council. Heritage People Hall of Fame For individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the promotion of cutting horses and a personal contribution of time, effort and interest in the NZCHA. Upon nomination and approval of council. Page 44/Rule 10 Page 44/Rule 10 (a) Page 44/Rule 11 in. Amend entire rule to read: Certificates will be awarded to the Top one (1) in each category as detailed in Rule 7 & 8. and add All monies earned, stays in the category it was won AREA CHAMPION POINTS SYSTEM (change to) NZCHA Island Champions Page 44/ Rule 12 Awards will also be presented for Island Hi Point Champions after the end of seasons Island Finals show in the same categories according to Page 43/ Rule 7 (Point score year will be the same as the National Awards but finish at the end of the Island Finals shows). Theist club show in each Island must be the Island Finals to determine who will be the North Island Hi Point Champions or South Island Hi Point Champions. A full programme of classes must be run Points (being 1 point for each $1.00 won) gained over the season will go towards the new awards. Show ribbons for final or aggregate results at the show should be awarded. Islands may elect to award buckles or trophies for every class. Structure of the Island Finals will be up to the organizing committee. (I.e. 1, 2 or 3 days, go rounds with finals or aggregated or separated individual shows but must abide by the standing rules for show approvals or any guidelines set down by the NZCHA Council. When and how any Hi Points Buckles/Trophies are awarded would also be decided by the organizing committee. Page " 13 of 16 "
Any Show Points gained in Non aged event classes will count towards either North or South Island Hi Point Champions in the Island that the competitor permanently lives in determined by the address given at the time of paying membership. All points gained no matter where, will go towards Lifetime Earnings and awards according to present rules. Page 45/Rule 13 NZCHA APPROVED AGED EVENTS: any reference to levies and refer to NZCHA Levies Table. Page 46/Rule 4: Page 47/Rule 6 Classic - 5 & 6 year old horses Alter to The NZCHA council has the discretion to use one AAA judge for the Aged events at the annual Futurity Show, with prize money up to and including $5000 plus added entry. Page 48/Rule 13 & 14 Page 48/Rule 15 Change to will use a minimum of 2.5 head of cattle per competitor in go-rounds and finals Alter scale as follows: For 1-6 entries 2 complete Go-rounds, no final Pay out on aggregate to 4 places For 7-14 entries 2 complete Go-rounds, top 6 to clean slate final Pay 6 places (39%, 25%, 16%, 9%, 7%, and 4%) For 15-24 entries 2 complete Go-rounds, top 8 to clean slate final Pay 8 places (38%, 24%, 15%, 8%, 6%, 4%, 3%, and 2%) For 25 or more 2 complete Go-rounds, top 10 to clean slate final Pay 10 places (37%, 24%, 14%, 7%, 5%, 4%, 3%, 2.5%, 2%, and 1.5%) Page 48/Rule 16 Page 49/Rule 19 Page 49/Rule 20 Page 49/Rule 21 Replace must with may. Replace must with may. Show committees must pay prize money within 21 days of the event. Page " 14 of 16 "
Page 49/Rule 22 Page 49/ Rule 23 Page 49/Rule 24 Page 49/25 Insert.In an event consisting of 2 go rounds and a final, earnings from a 60 or 0 score will be added to Lifetime Earnings. This rule also refers to Non Aged events (I e National Finals) JUDGES: Page 50/Rule 3 Add: in extreme circumstances a judge may judge members of his/her immediate family, plus add he/she may also judge a horse they have owned, exhibited, trained, managed or sold. In extreme circumstances, this includes a rider they have trained. Page 53/rule 8 Mechanical Cow Rules: ADD Rule 8 The recommended fees for NZCHA Inc Approved Judges are $100 per day or $10 per class if judging is shared. Page 60 Use this section as a guideline and fit rules where they can be accommodated by individual show situations. It is the responsibility for members to operate mechanical cows with common sense. SAMS (Self Adjusting Monitor System) Page 112 Shows are encouraged to adopt this system LOPING PEN RULES Page 121 Use this section as guidelines only. It is the responsibility of members to use common sense. Additional amendments 15 April 2006: A non-member (who has never been a full member) can ride 3 shows on a day card in Rookies, Restricted or youth events, before NZCHA membership is required. Any points gained on a Day card will only be recorded once membership is paid in full. Point s earned on a day fee cannot count towards Annual Awards. Page " 15 of 16 "
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