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JUDGING RULE 16 Horses Must be ridden with a bridle having a bit in the mouth or with a hackamore. A bridle shall have no nose band or bosal and hackamores shall be of rope or braided rawhide with no metal parts. Braided rawhide balls across the horse’s nose are not permissible. A judge must be able to freely pass two fingers between the hackamore and muzzle completely around the horse’s nose. Choke ropes, tie downs, wire around the horse’s neck, nose, or brow band, tight nose band, quirt, bat or mechanical device giving the rider undue control over a horse will not be permitted in the arena where an NCHA approved or sponsored event is being held. Wire of any kind and on any part of the curb device is not permissible. Leather curb straps or curb chains must be at least 3/8 of an inch in width and must be attached to the bit by nylon string, nylon straps, or leather straps. Decorative knots, rawhide balls or tassels are not permitted on curb devices. Breast collar may be used, no portion of which may pass over the horse’s neck. Breast collars attached to the swell of the saddle on competing horses will be considered illegal. Chaps and spurs may be worn. A competing horse’s tail cannot be tied in any manner which would restrict movement of the tail. Any time a contestant is guilty of an infraction of this rule or any part therein, he shall be disqualified. A judge has the right to have a contestant report to him if he is suspicious of any infraction of Rule 16. a. All horses must comply with Rule Sixteen while in the arena. b. Any person horseback in the arena (both in and outside the working area) after the start of an NCHA approved weekend or LAE or NCHA sponsored event must wear western attire, including hats. The hat requirement may be waived, both in and outside of the working area of the arena, at outdoor shows in extreme weather conditions with the consent of both show management and the judge(s). Contestants must wear long-- sleeved shirts with collars and buttons or snaps completely down the shirt front. T-shirts and slipover knits are not permissible. Sweaters may be worn over an appropriate shirt. Long sleeves must be worn rolled down. For youth classes only, safety helmets are permissible in place of a western hat. 1. Cell phone use will not be allowed in the working area of the arena. c. Rule Sixteen shall become effective one (1) hour prior to the published starting time of championship and jackpot cuttings. At limited age events and other special events approved by the NCHA, Rule Sixteen shall become effective three (3) hours prior to the published starting time each day and shall remain 110 JUDGING RULES in effect until one hour after each day’s performance is concluded. d. Rule Sixteen may be set aside by show management for an official practice session provided that the practice session ends at least one hour prior to the start of any performance. e. Contestants are limited to a maximum of four (4) helpers. f. If an Officer, Director, or duly elected or appointed contestant’s representative of the NCHA witnesses a violation of Standing Rule Sixteen, they must report the violation immediately to the Association Executive Director. g. Violations of Rule 16b, c, d + h shall result in: 1. First offense—$200.00 fine. 2. Second offense—$500.00 fine. 3. Third and subsequent offenses within 12 months - 90 day suspension. h. Any member seeking approval to use an electronic hearing device during an NCHA approved contest must meet or exceed the minimum criteria for hearing impairment, based on the results of an audiogram administered by a licensed physician. |
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President: Chris Muench Vice President: Brett Shawcroft Past President: Jack McComber John Glover Josh Barratt Wayne Survant Secretary/Treasurer: Beverly Glover |
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Secretary/Treasurer: Beverly Glover 3787 Avondale Blvd. Avondale, CO 81022 719.947.4057 |