Entering the Spring Buckle Series using equiscribe

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3 show buckle series! Best 2 out of 3 shows (by class) to count for points. Must show at at least 2 out of the 3 shows in order to be eligible for high point and division awards. Hospitality tent with snacks & drinks for exhibitors.

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

Divisions: Open, Amateur, Amateur Ltd, Amateur Select, Green Horse (WTL), Green Horse (WT), Green Rider (W/T), Youth (18 & under), Short Stirrup (12&under)

Judges:

- February 11th: Main Arena - Jando Guerra; Trail Judge: Kathy Callahan Smith (Tucalota Creek Ranch)

- April 2nd: Main Arena - Murray Griggs; Trail Judge: Jill Gomez Newcomb (Green Acres Ranch)

- May 7th: Main Arena - Kathy Callahan Smith; Trail Judge: Jim McCarty (Green Acres Ranch)

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

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

- February 11th: Green Horse

- April 2nd: Green Rider Walk Trot

- May 7th: Open

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

Thank you to our sponsors SJR Smooth Cadilac, The Rich Group, Realtor Ashley Hoagland, Cowley Performance Horses, Rusty Brown Jewelry, Show N Glo Saddle Blankets, High Rank Apparel, and Ranch Horse Supply!

Special thank you to our series and year end saddle sponsors, SJR Smooth Cadilac & The Rich Group!

Awards

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 and/or in the Ranch Horse Supply trailer.
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/Super Horse Award: The Top Hand award will be awarded to the rider with the most cumulative points in 8 classes (equivalent of two divisions) in each buckle series show. Top 8 placings to count. Riders may ride multiple horses and in multiple divisions, but must enter 8 classes total to qualify (example: all classes in Green Horse and Amateur division). Winners will be presented with Top Hand award, which is often a buckle or similar value. If the high point is won by an exhibitor riding one horse in all classes, the Super Horse award may be selected in lieu of the Top Hand. 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
Amateur Select
Amateur Limited
Green Horse (W/T)
Green Horse (W/T/L)
Green Rider (Walk Trot)
Youth (18&under)
Short Stirrup (12&under)

*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 first series of the year, including conformation. In order to be eligible to win a division buckle, you must enter and show in Ranch Riding, Ranch Rail, Ranch Trail and Ranch Conformation in that division in 2 out of 3 series shows. Best 2 out of 3 shows by class to count for the division buckles. *Points are on the horse for Open and Green Horse classes. This enables trainers' horses 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 a ceremony at the WCRH Year End banquet Dec 16th at Frangipani Winery or may be mailed after the banquet. 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.

* 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!

Pre-entries for show #3 close Friday May 5th, 2023 at 11:59p. We will still accept entries up to 11:59p the day before the show show with a $30 late fee per horse/rider. Electronic pre-entry via link below is required. Entry on show mornings is not guaranteed. Contact us at 951-595-7536 to discuss other payment options.

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Spring Series Rules:

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

Scratch/refund policy for Spring Series:

Scratches will receive a full refund (minus $5 office fee) before the entry deadline and a 75% refund after the entry deadline. You may scratch or replace the rider or horse for your entry by submitting the change to entries@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.

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Entering the Spring Buckle Series using equiscribe

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Awards

Spring Series Rules: