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we are offering LOTS of events in 2012!! please keep checking back for additions!!

Ranch Horse Competition Series

The “Open Ranch Horse Competition” is open to any horse.  The ranch horse competition is designed to demonstrate the horse’s ability to perform various tasks that may be part of working on a ranch.  It consists of a reining pattern, trail obstacles, and single cattle work (no roping or sorting/cutting).  It is a terrific introduction to the world of Versatility Ranch Horse Competitions for both you and your horse. 
We will be using AQHA patterns in 2012.

Flyer     Entry Form    RHC Rulebook

** This Show list will be expanding!  Keep checking back!!
April 22, 2012 @ Copper Spring Ranch; Bozeman, MT
May 5, 2012 @ Kaiser Creek Arena; Columbus, MT
May 26, 2012 @ Augusta, MT
June 23, 2012 @ Saddle Peak Arena; Bozeman, MT
July 21, 2012 @ Circle L Arena; Bozeman, MT
August 11, 2012 @ Ronan, MT
August 24, 2012 @ Deer Lodge (in conjunction w/ Sale/Show weekend)
September 1, 2012 @ Sanders County Fairgrounds; Plains, MT

Rules  

1. Advanced Ranch Horse – Advanced Pattern - Roping w/ breakaway hondo or Circling (Any Age Horse; 5-yr old/under may ride in a snaffle or hackamore. 6-yr old/over ride in a bit, as per AQHA Bit rules for show.)
2. Novice Rider Ranch Horse – Intermediate Pattern (Novice Rider Only - May use 2-hands, any legal bit.)
3. Green Ranch Horse – (5yrs & Under) – Intermediate Pattern (Novice Horse, any legal bit)
4. Green Ranch Horse – (6yrs & Over) – Intermediate Pattern (Novice Horse, any legal bit)
5. 2-yr old Ranch Horse – 2-yr Old Pattern (progressive - horse may not enter any other additional classes) 

6. Youth 13 & Under

We will accept entries the day of shows per cattle availability, but would prefer if you pre-register so we can get a cattle estimate - thanks! 

A horse cannot be in both a Green class and Advanced Class (although they may be in a Novice Rider Class with one rider and an Advanced Class with a different rider). 

A rider can enter the same class twice, on different horses

A 2- year old horse may not enter any other classes.

FOR INFORMATION contact Ron Burns (406) 547-2165
These events are held in a relaxed atmosphere - come and gain some experience, pick up some tips, make new friends!
We are also offering Year-End Awards again this year - Rider must be an RMBA member before the beginning of the show season in order to qualify!!!!  There will be a minimum number of shows attended per horse/rider/class combination required (quantity not decided yet)
The RHC is PAC-approved (Paint Alternative Competition) - that means you can get APHA national credits on your horse if you have him signed up with APHA.

August 24-25, (Fri-Sat) 2012 Deer Lodge, Montana -  Sale Weekend; including show, Ranch Horse Competition and SALE

 
SHOW/RANCH HORSE COMPETITION  
August 24-25: (RHC/cattle classes on Friday; all other classes on Saturday) - Deer Lodge; Halter/Trail judge -    class list  entry form

• RMBA SALE CLASSIC
  Classes open only to horses that have been through a RMBA production sale.   Money Added plus a 100% pay back.
Includes halter, trail & ranch horse classes.
• RMBA HORSE SHOW
  Do you own a horse that is bred by a current RMBA member? Or one that is sired by an RMBA Stallion? If so this is your chance to show them off in competition. Only horses bred by RMBA Members or sired by RMBA stallions are eligible to compete.  An excellent opportunity for novice horsemen to get their feet wet. 
Includes halter, trail & ranch horse classes.
• RMBA STALLION STAKES
  Classes open only to get by stallions nominated into the 2011 RMBA Stallion Service Auction. Added money and a 100% payback.
• OPEN RANCH HORSE COMPETITION
  Open to any horse, any breed. The ranch horse is designed to demonstrate a horse’s ability to perform tasks that may be asked of them while on the ranch. Novice Rider, Green Horse, and Advanced classes. Just as exciting to watch as to compete in!
• JACKPOT ROPING OPEN CLASS:
  Go into herd, locate and rope pre-assigned cow, using breakaway rope.  Open to any horse.

ANNUAL PRODUCTION SALE
August 25, 2012; Deer Lodge
75-80 head of AQHA, APHA & ApHC performance bred horses sell at this Annual Production Sale. Horses are raised by RMBA members and are eligible to come back and compete in the 2012 Sale Classic (and future years) for added money and 100% payback. These horses are also eligible to compete in the RMBA horse show and Ranch Horse Competition. Weanlings to broke horses and a few select broodmares in foal to member bred stallions sell. Several horses will be shown in competition the day before the sale. Always an exciting time.  Weanlings thru to finished riding horses.

OTHER EVENTS 

Californios Clinics: June 29-30, 2011 - Cow Working Clinic; July 1-3, 2011 - Traditional Ranch Roping Clinic

We are offering a Cow Working Clinic June 29-30 cost is $350. The instruction will be for working cattle in a ranch environment. We are also offering the popular Traditional Ranch Roping Clinic July 1-3 cost is $575. Beginners to advanced ropers are welcome. Dave and Gwynn Weaver were recently featured in the Western Horseman. They are excellent instructors.  We always have returning students. These clinics fill fast. E-mail or call me 406-777-3424 if you need more information. Thanks Jerrian Jones