2025 Ranch horse Classic Buckle series

Class Awards:

• Class Champion Awards given to Champions (except on Show Buck days)
• Show Bucks, Ribbons and/or Medals will be given through 8th 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. For the 2025 Buckle Series, 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
• Amateur (19&over)
• Amateur Select (50&over)
• Amateur Limited (19&over)
• Green Horse (Walk Trot)
• Green Horse (W/T/L)
• Green Rider (Walk Trot)
• Youth (18&under)
• Youth (18&under, Walk Trot)
• Short Stirrup (10&under, Walk Trot)
• Ranch Prospect (2&under, in hand)

*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 3 out of 4 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.

** This show is not connected with any other WCRH event or online show. 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!

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.