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.
Additional Rusty Gaits 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
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: An exhibitor 19 years of age or over as of January 1st, showing a horse > 13.2hh (54”).
Junior A: An exhibitor 18 years of age or younger as of January 1st, showing a horse > 13.2hh (54”).
Junior B: An exhibitor 12 years of age or younger as of January 1st, showing a pony ≤ 13.2hh (54”).
Beginner: 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.
Open: An exhibitor of any age showing a horse over 13.2hh (54”) or a Jr. B on a pony 13.2hh or under (54") 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.
High-Point Divisions and Qualifying 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 Awards are available in the Open category.