4 show buckle series! Best 4 out of 5 shows (by class) to count for points. The March Double Judged show counts as two shows. Must show at at least 4 out of the 5 shows in order to be eligible for division awards. Hospitality tent with snacks & drinks for exhibitors.

Classes: Ranch Riding, Ranch Rail, Ranch Trail and Ranch Conformation

Divisions: Open, Non-Professional, Amateur, Amateur Ltd, Youth (18 & under), Green Horse (WTL), Green Horse (WT), Green Rider (WT), Youth WT, Short Stirrup (10&under - WT), Ranch Prospect 2&U

Please note: Due to low participation, the WCRH Amateur Select division has been discontinued for 2026 and replaced with a Non-Professional all ages amateur & youth division. Amateur & Amateur Select classes will still be offered as AQHA divisions where AQHA approval is obtained.

Judges & Locations:

Show #1: March 21st (Ranch Horse Celebration) - Double Judged @ California Ranch Company (CRC) - Jeff Allan, Clay MacLeod, Murray Griggs & Jill Griggs (AQHA 4 judge show March 20-21)

Show #2: April 11th - Green Acres Ranch - Main Arena: Jimmy Daurio, Trail Judge: TBA

Show #3: May 30th - CRC, Main Arena Judge: Laurel Walker Denton, Trail Judge:TBA

Show #4: June 20th - Green Acres Ranch, Main Arena Judge: Eric Hubbard, Trail Judge: TBA

Exhibitors: Please go to the live.equiscribe.com to make changes to your entries or scratch classes.

Fees:

$30/class - $35 grounds fee/horse - $14 drug fee - $10 pole fee/Ranch Trail exhibitor

*Except Show #1 - Ranch Horse Celebration (Double judged - $25/judge per class)

Complimentary show photography by WCRH official photographer Brooke Louise Creative

(at most buckle series shows)

Stalls & Camping:

Reasonable rates through California Ranch Company - Book through CRC for 1 day shows: https://californiaranchcompany.com/general-store (for Show #1/Ranch Horse Celebration, go to Celebration page)

Ranch Rail Stakes Schedule - Buckle, saddle blanket or similar prize and neck sash to the winner, prizes for 2nd through at least 5th place (more prizes added for larger class sizes).

Show #1: March 21st (Ranch Horse Celebration) - See showbill

Show #2: April 11th - Non-pro WTL

Show #3: May 30th - Open stakes

Show #4: June 20th - Never Won A Buckle & Open Disciplined Ranch Rail

Disciplined Ranch Rail is a class which tests the skills of both horse and rider, as they execute specific gaits, transitions and movements as requested by the judge.

Be sure to sign the liability waiver electronically when you enter, otherwise you will have to sign a hardcopy upon check-in.

Next Buckle Series Show - Show #1: Mar 21st, 2026 (Double judged during Ranch Horse Celebration)

Pre-entries for show close two days before the show at 11:59p. We will still accept entries up to 11:59p the day before the show show with a $5 late fee per class. Adds and scratches on show day are allowed. Electronic pre-entry via link below is required. Entry on show mornings is not guaranteed. Entry opens in Equiscribe at least 30 days prior to show. Contact us to discuss other payment options.

Remember: For 1 day shows, your card is charged at the end of the show day.

If you have not updated your membership expiration in Equiscribe this year, you will need to do that and submit for review before you can enter. To expedite reviews, please text or call 951-595-7536.

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Awards

Awards:

Class Champion Awards given to Champions (except on Show Buck days)
Show Bucks, Ribbons and/or Medals will be given through 6th place (varies by show). Show bucks schedule: $5 to first, $4 to second, $3 to third, $2 to fourth, $1 to fifth through eighth. Show Bucks can be spent at the prize table.
All Leadliners will be awarded a Champion ribbon/medal and a special gift!

Ties for class awards will be broken by score by a predetermined tie breaker, then second tie breaker and so on. First If there is still a tie, a coin flip will occur.

Top Hand Award: The Top Hand award will be awarded to the rider with the most cumulative points overall in each buckle series show. The Top Hand is calculated by overall point totals for horse/rider combination. Winners will be presented with Top Hand award, which is often a buckle or similar value. Ties for high point will be broken by number of first place placings, then second, then third, then fourth. If there is still a tie, it will be broken by a coin toss.

PLEASE NOTE: NO HIGH POINT AWARDS WILL BE GIVEN ON THE DAY OF A SHOW. PLEASE ALLOW OFFICE STAFF NECESSARY TIME TO TABULATE POINTS AND PACK UP THE SHOW.

Divisions:

Each division entry includes the corresponding Ranch Rail, Ranch Riding and Ranch Trail class. Divisions for this show include:

Open
Non-Professional (All ages Youth/Amateur)
Amateur (19&over)
Amateur Limited (19&over)
Green Horse (W/T/L)
Youth (18&under)
Youth (18&under, Walk Trot)
Short Stirrup (10&under, Walk Trot)
Green Horse (Walk Trot)
Green Rider (Walk Trot)
Ranch Prospect (2&under, in hand)

AQHA Special Event approval will be obtained werever possible. AQHA classes/divisions offered will be listed on showbill and in Equiscribe. All WCRH shows are qualifiers for the Ranch Horse Alliance West Coast Ranch Horse Championship October 10-11, 2026 held in conjunction with the WCRH Ranch Horse Rendezvous at California Ranch Company.

*Classes may combined if less than 10 entries total between the classes.

Division Champion Awards: Silver belt buckles will be awarded to the horse/rider combination* with the highest point total in each division for the series. All classes to count for Classic Series. In order to be eligible to win a division buckle, you must enter all classes in your division (Ranch Riding, Ranch Rail, Ranch Trail and Ranch Conformation) in 3 out of 4 series shows. Best 4 out of 5 shows by class to count for the division buckles. *Points are on the horse for Open and Green Horse classes. This enables trainers with multiple horses in a division to remain in the running for the buckles. At least 5 riders must compete in a division for a buckle to be awarded. Otherwise, an alternate prize may be awarded or the exhibitor may supplement the cost of the buckle if desired. Series awards will be presented at the Rendezvous Dinner. Ties for awards will be broken by the number of first place placings, then second, then third, then fourth. If there is still a tie, it will be broken by a coin toss.

*** Please review the rulebook prior to showing. https://westcoastranchhorse.com/rulebook

* WCRH reserves the right to substitute prizes of equal value.

** The Top Hand award and High Points for this show will be calculated only off of points in this show to the rules listed on this page.

Hospitality tent with snacks and water for exhibitors!

Classic Series Rules:

Full listing of show rules can be found in the WCRH Rulebook (link at right).

Scratch/refund policy:

Scratches will receive a full refund (minus $5 office fee). You may scratch or replace the rider or horse for your entry by submitting the change to info@westcoastranchhorse.com or calling 951-595-7536. Please include rider name, horse name, class number and name and WCRH member number. Please understand that we book venues, hire judges and order prizes/awards based on participation. If everyone were be allowed to scratch at the last moment, we would no longer be able to offer these shows. In the case of rescheduling due to rain, registered competitors will have the choice to roll over the the rain date or receive a full refund. In the case of show cancellation, competitors will receive a full refund.

Click Here for WCRH Rulebook

Next Buckle Series Show - Show #1: Mar 21st, 2026 (Double judged during Ranch Horse Celebration)

Patterns: Show #1 - Ranch Horse Celebration - March 21st

Thank you to our Buckle Series Sponsors!

Awards

Entering the CLASSIC Buckle Series using equiscribe

Classic Series Rules: