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 Beginner classes are open to exhibitors of any age who require assistance in the ring from their coach. Exhibitors may maintain this status until they can show without assistance, after which they will transition into their default division (Adult, Junior A, or Junior B). 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 our Rulebook or contact an executive memebr for more information

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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”).

Beginner

$
  • Age: Available to all ages who require assistance in the ring
  • 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

Qualifications for Year-End Awards

To qualify, exhibitors must participate in at least 3 shows during the season. Points are awarded based on a sliding scale system up to 10, where the number of points corresponds to the placement in the class. For example, if there are four participants, 1st place receives 4 points, 2nd place receives 3 points, and so on.

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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