The Rules

We run under the rules of the Mid-Western Horseman’s Society (MWHS), and while we generally follow their rules, we have a few by-laws of our own.

Some of our Bylaws:

  • Family Membership consists of no more than 2 adults, and children under 18, who are under the adult’s care
  • All competitors must be a RGSC member or hold a Day Pass for insurance purposes
  • Show Day Pass $15
  • Classes requiring set up with less than 3 participants may not be held
  • Leadline age 8 and under
  • Year End points are calculated on all shows attended
  • To be eligible for year end awards, exhibitors must show in at least 3 RGSC shows
  • No minors to be left unattended on the show grounds
  • All riders must have insurance
  • Our Walk, Jog/ Trot classes are open to exhibitors of any age who do not feel ready to lope. Patterned classes in this division do not include loping. If in the Games, the rider enters the ring with the intent to run the pattern, they should be entered in their respective division.

Download the Mid-Western Horsman’s Society Rulebook or contact an executive member for more information

Download Rulebook PDF

Divisions

Although Rusty Gaits Saddle Club is often described as a ‘starter’ or ‘beginner’ club, we offer multiple divisions to separate out adults from children, ponies from horses, and walk/ trot beginners from their loping counterparts.

Adult

$
  • Age: 19 years of age or over as of January 1st, 2024
  • Horse:  Greater than 13.2hh (54”).

Junior A

$
  • Age: 19 years of age or over as of January 1st, 2024
  • Horse:  Greater than 13.2hh (54”).

Junior B

$
  • Age: 12 years of age or younger as of January 1st, 2024
  • Pony:  Smaller than 13.2hh (54”).

Walk, Jog/ Trot

$
  • Age: Available to all ages who do not feel ready to lope.
  • Horse:  All ages horse or Jr. B pony

Open

$
  • Age: An exhibitor of any age showing a horse over 13.2hh or a Jr. B on a pony 13.2hh or under and entered in the open classes

Games:

Barrels, Flag, Dash for Cash, Keyhole, Poles
$

  • High-Point Awards available for Adult, Jr. A, & Jr. B, and Beginner categories

Performance:

Showmanship, Horsemanship, Western Pleasure, Trail
$

  • High-Point Awards available for Adult, Jr. A, Jr. B, and Beginner categories

Working Horse:

Ranch Rail, Ranch Reining, Ranch Riding, Ranch Trail
$

  • High-Point Award available in the Open Category

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