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1 Presented by the NRHA Affiliate Department Revised January 2015

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3 Table of Contents Affiliate Information Regions and Maps... 2 Becoming an NRHA Affiliate... 3 Hosting Shows... 4 o Show Approvals... 4 o Show Approval Forms - Example... 6 o Judges Agreement o National Federation Classes o NAJYRC Information o Equine Canada Show Approval Form o USA Reining Show Approval Form NRHA Professionals Incentive Program Affiliate Fundraising Entry Level Program Awards Program Program Conditions Circuit Conditions Affiliate Designation Affiliate Regional Championships Bidding & Hosting Qualification Team Championships Summit Meeting Youth Regional Short Stirrup Championships Adequan North American Affiliate Championships General Information Rookie of the Year Affiliate Shows 101: Steps to the NAAC Affiliate Committee & Staff...40

4 Affiliate Information Regions & Maps The North American Regions include the United States, Canada and Mexico. Eight (8) regions in the United States Northwest Southwest Mountain North Central South Central East Central Northeast Southeast Two (2) regions in Canada Western Canada Eastern Canada One (1) region in Mexico There are more than 70 NRHA affiliates in the North American region. Affiliate home offices must be separated by a minimum of 50 miles. Each region is home to one NRHA Affiliate Regional Championship. A local Affiliate can host the Affiliate Regional Championship only after applying for and winning a bid. NRHA Affiliate Toolbox

5 Affiliate Information Becoming an NRHA Affiliate Requirements Have at least 25 members in good standing with NRHA Pay $100 Affiliate dues Submit the following paperwork Affiliate Application Affiliate Agreement Affiliate Bylaws Circuit Application Dues and paperwork must be in the NRHA Office by January 31 All the forms and Affiliate paperwork can be easily found on nrha.com and all Affiliates are required to resubmit paperwork annually to be eligible for renewal. 3

6 Affiliate Information Hosting Shows Show Approvals NRHA encourages Affiliates to offer NRHA-approved shows and work together with other Affiliates to put on bigger shows. When co-hosting a show, each Affiliate must put the show on their individual circuit application in order to track their members qualifying points. On the following pages, you will find sample show approval forms to use as a guide. Questions regarding show approvals should be directed to the Member Services at shows@nrha.com or for the quickest response. World Championship / Top Ten Status In order for money won in Category I classes to count towards World Championship/Top Ten status, show approvals must be in and complete 90 days before the entry date. No changes can be made to added money, judges fee, or retainage within 90 days of the show, or the show will no longer count for World Championship/Top Ten status. Shows that will count for World Championship/Top Ten status will be listed in black online at nrha.com, whereas shows that do not qualify will be listed in red. Show Officials Be sure Show Managers, Show Secretaries, and Show Representatives are aware of their duties as specified in the NRHA Handbook. More information regarding the duties of Show Managers, Show Secretaries, and Show Representatives can be found on pages of the 2015 NRHA Handbook. Judges A list of NRHA approved judges can be found at nrha.com/judges. A Judges Agreement can be found on the following pages. Show management needs to determine how much the judge will be paid per day and who will make plane, rental car, and hotel reservations, etc. Classes Ancillary events must have a minimum one Youth 13 & Under class, one Youth class, and one Open reining. Events with multiple ancillary shows, a minimum of one Open class must be offered (Ex: a three day reining with two slates of classes would be required to hold only one Open class to meet approval provided other criteria are met.) A full slate of ancillary classes is defined as those offering the following classes: Open, Limited Open, Non Pro, Limited Non Pro, Youth 13 & Under, Youth 14-18, and Rookie Level 1. NRHA Affiliate Toolbox

7 Affiliate Information Hosting Shows Show Approvals continued Added Money Refer to page 86 in the 2015 NRHA Handbook for more information on maximum added money and maximum entry fee for Ancillary shows. Trophies & Awards A chart showing the type of trophy to be offered based on added money offered can be found on page 89 of the 2015 NRHA Handbook. Trophy prices are available from the Member Services. First through tenth place awards are recommended for Youth classes. Show Results Show results completed in their entirety must be postmarked within ten business days following the completion of an NRHA event. Complete show results include show results, original judge s score card, membership applications, competition licenses, transfers, non pro declarations and other NRHA documents. Show results postmarked after ten business days will result in a penalty of $100 and an additional penalty of $500 will be assessed if postmarked after twenty business days. 5

8 Affiliate Information Hosting Shows Show Approvals Form Examples NRHA Affiliate Toolbox

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14 Affiliate Information Hosting Shows National Federation Classes US Equestrian Federation, Equine Canada, Federación Ecuestre Mexicana North American Junior and Young Rider Championship (NAJYRC) Qualifying classes NRHA is committed to the growth of reining at the NAJYRC held in July. This competition gives youth riders the chance to compete on an international stage in an FEI level competition. Riders from Canada, Mexico, and the USA are eligible to compete for FEI Team and Individual medals. In addition to Reining, there are 5 other disciplines at NAJYRC: Dressage, Endurance, Eventing, Para-Dressage, and Show Jumping. This gives our youth a chance to meet riders of all types from across North America. Forms to host these classes can be found online with the respective National Federations listed above. A sample of the USA Reining and Equine Canada forms are on the next few pages Adequan/USEF Youth and Open Championship Qualifying classes The 2015 Adequan/USEF Youth Championship will be held in during the NRHA Derby Show and the 2015 Adequan/USEF Open Championships will be held during the High Roller Reining Classic. Youth can qualify for the USEF Youth Championship by competing in designated USEF Youth Reining Championship Qualifiers throughout the country from May 16 to May 15 of the following year. Qualifying for the USEF Open Championships is based on rider earnings in NRHA Category 1, 2, 6, and 8 competitions from the previous 3 years. The list of riders qualified for both events can be found at usef.org. FEI/CRI events Interested in holding an international competition at one of your events? Contact Megan Lundquist at mlundquist@nrha.com for guidance on hosting an FEI/CRI competition. NRHA Affiliate Toolbox

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22 Affiliate Information Your guide to hosting shows: Show Management Find a certified show secretary at nrha.com Select a show manager & show representative Facilities Contract a facility Develop a stall chart and stall mangement procedures Judges Contract Judges Classes Select which classes you want to host Determine a budget and how much added money will be offered Find local sponsors to improve the added money Approval Complete a show approval application and submit to NRHA Verify your approval at nrha.com or call the NRHA Member Services Department Advertise Advertise! Advertise!! Advertise!!! NRHA Affiliate Toolbox

23 Affiliate Information NRHA Professionals Affiliates are encouraged to take advantage of professional members in their area! NRHA Professionals can assist with events, help with clinics, assist Affiliate management teams and much more! At the end of each year Affiliates are strongly encouraged to nominate their favorite Professional of the Year! Most everything can be found at nrha1.com/professionals, but here are some important links. Resources: Find a Professional member: Flyer for show management describing Professionals: Buy A Pro help others get access to Professionals: Professional Membership application: Who are NRHA Professionals? NRHA Members ineligible to compete in Non Pro, but still desire to compete in Open, can now compete with a Professional Membership for only $150!* The new Professional Membership type is geared to better classify the top competitors in NRHA. In addition, a portion of your Professional Membership fee will go towards creating a pathway for developing the most groundbreaking educational and promotional opportunities seen in the horse industry. *An annual Professionals Membership is a $50 upgrade for members with a current 3-year or Lifetime Membership Requirements for Professionals Membership: Current NRHA Membership with the Professional Status A signed Code of Conduct form on file 21

24 Affiliate Information NRHA Professionals - continued NRHA Professionals of the Year The National Reining Horse Association Professional of the Year Award recognizes and honors an individual who exemplifies excellence in the NRHA community. This distinction is reserved exclusively for the elite individuals who, in all aspects of their career, consistently excel in perpetuating the growth of the NRHA, both in and out of the show pen, while maintaining the ideals of the reining horse. Selection will be based upon the candidates' mastery of and contributions to: Further promote both NRHA Professionals, and NRHA. Set an example of integrity and sincerity within the industry and the public. Insure the welfare of the reining horse. NRHA Professional of the Year Categories NRHA Professional Horseman of the Year NRHA Professional Horsewoman of the Year NRHA Professional Non Pro Coach of the Year NRHA Professional Youth Coach of the Year NRHA Professional Up-And-Coming Trainer of the Year NRHA Affiliate Toolbox

25 Affiliate Information Affiliate Incentive Program The Affiliate Incentive Program is designed to reward active affiliates who are providing quality NRHA programming to their membership. Incentives are available to current NRHA Affiliates in good standing. $250 Affiliate Webinar Participation (Maximum 2) May be completed by individual affiliate officers $250 Affiliate Toolbox Test (Maximum 2) May be completed by individual affiliate officers $250 Host Green Reiner Slate (I & II) (Maximum 2) $250 Bonus Affiliate Development Activity (Maximum 1) Affiliates may submit activities outside the programs listed for consideration $500 Attend Affiliate Regional Championships Affiliate Summit (Maximum 2) $500 Host Jackpot Affiliate Show (Maximum 2) $500 Host Ride & Slide Show (Maximum 2) $500 Host Affiliate Reining Clinic $500 Attend NRHA Derby or Futurity Summit (Maximum 2) May be attended by individual affiliate officers $750 Host RHSF Rookie Day presented by Classic Equine $750 Host Ride A Reiner $750 Host Membership Secrets of Judging Course Upon submission please list pertinent details like dates and names for each incentive. Checklists may be submitted at any time during the current calendar year, however they must be received no later than March 31 of the following year. Limit 1 checklist per affiliate per calendar year. Bronze Affiliate - $1,000 + Silver Affiliate - $2,000+ Gold Affiliate - $3,000+ Maximum Award per calendar year - $1,500 *Contact Megan for more information* 23

26 Affiliate Information Affiliate Incentive Program Fundraising Programs- Jackpot Affiliate Show- These shows are designed as a less expensive option for both hosts and competitors. These shows can be a strictly jackpot formula or have less than $500 in added money. General NRHA membership and competition licenses are required, as well as Non Pro declarations for Non Pro classes. Standard NRHA patterns and rules apply. o Jackpot Affiliate Shows cannot be held with any other show slates. Ride & Slide Show- see Entry Level Program (p. 27) Membership Secrets of Judging Course The Membership Secrets of Judging Course is a one-day informational course covering the NRHA Judging Program. This course is designed for individuals interested in learning more about the NRHA judging system. The course is hosted by affiliates and available to both members and nonmembers. For more information visit the Judges page at nrha.com. NRHA Affiliate Toolbox

27 Affiliate Information Affiliate Incentive Program Reining Horse Sports Foundation Rookie Day Presented by Classic Equine The Reining Horse Sports Foundation offers a unique opportunity for beginning riders to receive training from local professionals, as well as compete with riders of their level in a mock competition. Participants spend the first half of the day being coached by local trainers and then compete in an all-rookie show in the afternoon for Classic Equine product awards. Rookie Day riders are critiqued and educated by NRHA Professionals to help improve their score in the show pen. RHSF encourages affiliates to host Rookie Days, which are presented by NRHA Corporate Partner Classic Equine, to help raise money for the Dale Wilkinson Memorial Crisis Fund. The Dale Wilkinson Memorial Crisis Fund was established to assist NRHA members who have experienced catastrophe and demonstrate financial need. For more information visit rhsf.com/crisisfund. Affiliate Responsibilities: Affiliates interested in hosting an RHSF Rookie Day need to begin planning 6-8 months in advance. This timeframe gives trainers advance scheduling time, as well as allows NRHA adequate time to fully utilize their advertising and marketing ability. Affiliates are responsible for securing an adequate arena, local trainers, a volunteer judge and scribe, and lunch for all participants and trainers. Some Rookie Day hosts like to have a show secretary on hand to take registrations, and someone to announce throughout the event. It is very important to make sure that your arena size and number of trainers is suitable for the number of riders. Affiliate Incentives: In addition to furthering the Dale Wilkinson Memorial Crisis Fund, RHSF Rookie Days also benefit the hosting affiliate. For every 10 participants at a Rookie Day, RHSF will award the affiliate a $200 stipend and match affiliate dues for each new member who joins the affiliate. Hosting affiliates also receive one free ad in the NRHA Reiner for each Rookie Day. All awards and gifts are provided to the affiliate from Classic Equine and Rookie Day trophy buckles are available for purchase from Montana Silversmiths at special NRHA pricing. 25

28 Affiliate Information Affiliate Fundraising Ideas The following are fundraisers that have been used by affiliates to raise money for the club. Banner Sponsorships o Find a local banner company where you can buy discount banners to help with the costs Calcutta o Auction off riders in a Futurity or Derby Cash Raffle or 50/50 o Sell raffle tickets for a chance to win ½ of the money collected Clinics Derby/Futurity Bingo o Sell Bingo cards that have a variety of scores on it. When a score is announced during the event, spectators will mark their card appropriately. Offer prizes to the person who BINGOs first. Dog Races o Dogs can be entered in the race for a set amount and run the race during the show s lunch break. Collaborate with local pet shops to get prizes for the winning canine. Gas Card Raffle Horse Raffle Lottery Ticket Raffles o Buy a roll of scratch off lottery tickets and sell chances for the whole roll throughout the show season. NRHA Rookie Days RV Sponsorships Saddle Raffle Stall Sponsorships Youth Horse Wash Youth Saddle Cleaning *Be sure to check with your Secretary of State regarding the legalities of some of the above fundraising ideas* NRHA Affiliate Toolbox

29 Affiliate Information Entry Level Program Come Rein With Us! The Entry Level Program provides a fun, educational and family-oriented ladder of competition with an inexpensive $25 Associate membership. Each rung of the ladder welcomes beginning reiners to compete with others of the same skill level while gaining more experience. In addition, an awards program recognizes riders for their achievements. An even more appealing facet to this program is that they do not require ownership or an NRHA competition license. Eligibility for these classes can be found in the back of the 2015 NRHA Handbook. Overall, these classes make it easier to show, easier to compete at an enjoyable level and easier to develop Reining skills. Ride & Slide These classes are designed as a less expensive place to get started in the world of Reining. Exhibitors can gain more knowledge about the sport and compete without all of the general show requirements. Ride & Slide classes do not have to be held with NRHA shows, so anyone interested can host them. Two levels of Ride & Slide classes are offered: o o Level 1- Reduced patterns, relaxed hand regulation*, pure jackpot format (no added money offered) Level 2- Standard NRHA patterns and rules apply, can be pure jackpot or up to $500 in added money *Riders can choose to ride with one or two hands. Green Reiner Green Reiner is a fun and educational area for beginning green riders to further their reining skills while participating in the program s achievement levels. Green Reiner classes do have to be held in conjunction with an NRHA-approved ancillary show. All Green Reiner classes feature simple or flying lead changes, standard NRHA patterns (1-11) and relaxed hand regulation *. Participants are awarded Green Points for their placing in these classes and the number of points they accumulate determines which level they are in. o o Green Reiner Level 1- less than 50 green points** Green Reiner Level 2- less than 100 green points** *Riders can choose to ride with one or two hands. **Point system awarded based on the number of horses in the class on a sliding scale from one to ten. See NRHA Handbook for point scale. Green Reiner offers incentive rewards for riders who complete each level. 27

30 Affiliate Information Awards Program NRHA has joined with their Corporate Partners to present an excellent awards program catered to affiliates. NRHA is proud to offer top quality products at substantial savings. Montana Silversmiths Montana Silversmiths is proud to be the brand of champions, committed to its partners, the western lifestyle and the future. Montana Silversmiths is the Official Silversmiths of NRHA. Awards are offered to NRHA Affiliates at 40-50% off of the MSRP. Custom and stock buckles, spurs, knives, money clips, luggage tags, jewelry and more are available. Complete NRHA Affiliate Awards Program Catalog & Order Form, available on the Affiliate page at nrha.com. Bob s Custom Saddles NRHA is also proud to offer Bob s Custom Saddles as the Official Saddles of NRHA. Bob s Custom Saddles was started in 1977 by Bob and Martha Haley, who still own the brand today. All of Bob s saddles are handcrafted with the finest Hermann Oak leather, top-quality silver, real sheepskin and rawhide-covered wood trees. Custom saddles can be ordered by affiliates through NRHA for special NRHA Affiliate pricing. Affiliate pricing on custom saddles is over $1,900 off the MSRP. Saddles are available in 15 different styles with customizable fenders, seat colors, saddle colors and even sponsors logos. Saddles can be ordered by affiliates using the Bob s Custom Saddle Order Form, available on the Affiliate page at nrha.com. NRHA Affiliate Toolbox

31 Program Conditions Circuit Conditions All affiliates are required to host a show circuit each year. These circuits consist of the shows at which the affiliate wishes to award affiliate points. At these shows, members earn affiliate points that accumulate to determine their placing in each class, and ultimately their eligibility to compete at their respective Affiliate Regional Championships. While each affiliate must hold a minimum of three (3) approved shows, there is no maximum number of qualifying shows that can be held. Affiliate circuits may begin January 1 of the current year and must end at least 45 days prior to that affiliate s respective Affiliate Regional Championships. All tentative circuit applications are due in the NRHA office by January 31 of the current year. Circuit shows cannot be changed after the first show is held. Each affiliate is responsible for providing required membership rosters to NRHA, including the beginning date of membership. These rosters are used to create the NRHA Affiliate Regional Championships qualifying lists and therefore must be updated regularly. Affiliates should turn in a roster update following each show. Rosters must be submitted in an official form that is available on the Affiliate page at nrha.com. Affiliate Classes: The following classes will be offered at each Affiliate Regional Championships (ARC) and the Adequan North American Affiliate Championships (NAAC). Affiliates must offer each class at least three (3) times at their affiliate qualifying shows in order to qualify riders for the ARC and NAAC. Open Intermediate Open Limited Open Rookie Professional Non Pro Intermediate Non Pro Limited Non Pro Prime Time Non Pro Novice Horse Open Level 1 Novice Horse Open Level 2 Novice Horse Non Pro Level 1 Novice Horse Non Pro Level 2 Youth 13 & Under Youth Rookie Level I Rookie Level II Short Stirrup* *Short Stirrup is optional for ARC Hosts to offer. Fundraising: Affiliates can conduct fundraising activities throughout the year to support exhibitors from their affiliate who qualify for NRHA Affiliate Regional Championships and/or Adequan North American Affiliate Championships competition. All funds must be equally accessible to all qualified exhibitors and cannot be applied to entry fees. Affiliates who participate in this activity must keep records and receipts of the funds being distributed. Non-Pro exhibitors will not be penalized or disqualified because of affiliate fundraising. 29

32 Program Conditions Affiliate Designation Every year, affiliates create a circuit of shows to qualify up to 15 representatives, plus ties, in each class to attend an Affiliate Regional Championships. These 15 individuals must be: 1. Members of their affiliate (appearing on at least one of the affiliate s membership rosters) 2. Designate to that affiliate by the August 1 deadline Designating an Affiliate- the process of filling out the Affiliate Designation Form that selects which affiliate a member s affiliate points will count towards. By designating to an affiliate, the affiliate points earned at their qualifying circuit shows will count towards placing in the final standings for that affiliate. The top 15 horse and rider combinations, plus ties, from each affiliate will qualify to attend their respective Affiliate Regional Championships. Both of the above steps must be complete in order to qualify. Riders can be members of more than one NRHA affiliate, but can only designate to represent one. Affiliate Point standings can be viewed at nrha.com. Riders who appear in black font in the affiliate standings have completed both steps required. Riders who appear in red font in the affiliate standings have not completed one or both of the steps required and need to contact the NRHA office immediately. Designations roll over from year to year, so it is only required once, unless changes need to be made or a rider undesignated the previous year. Riders are responsible for checking nrha.com to make sure their designation is still effective. Riders who do not wish to compete at the Affiliate Regional Championships may notify the NRHA Office, in writing, to request to un-designate. The Un-Designation Form is available on nrha.com. **ALL DESIGNATIONS OR CHANGES TO A CURRENT DESIGNATION MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE NRHA OFFICE BY AUGUST 1 OF THE CURRENT YEAR.** POSTMARKS DO NOT COUNT AND LATE DESIGNATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. IT IS THE INDIVIDUAL S RESPONSIBILITY TO MAKE SURE THEY ARE A MEMBER AND DESIGNATED TO THE APPROPRIATE AFFILIATE. NRHA Affiliate Toolbox

33 Affiliate Regional Championships Bidding & Hosting Bidding Every NRHA Affiliate receives a bid packet from the NRHA office requesting bids to host a minimum of two (2) and a maximum of five (5) consecutive years of NRHA Affiliate Regional Championships (ARC). Each bid is reviewed by the Affiliate Committee, who then makes recommendations to the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors has final approval of the hosts and locations of the ARCs. Once approved, official notice will be sent to the hosting affiliates. Hosting If granted the privilege, hosting an ARC provides an affiliate with a unique opportunity to reach out to all of the affiliates in their region. Hosts are required to incorporate NRHA Corporate Partners in all ARC materials including newsletters, news releases, advertisements, posters, show programs, etc. The affiliate must provide qualified show management and a youth liaison to assist with the youth meeting and team tournament. NRHA will send the hosting affiliate Corporate Partner banners to be displayed in all arenas, as well as provide marketing materials and advertising assistance, including one free ad in the NRHA Reiner. Trophies, ribbons, Corporate Partner awards product and youth team tournament awards will all be provided and shipped to the hosting affiliate prior to the event. The 5% show fee will be waived for all ARC classes. The hosting affiliate will also receive the following: o o o $1,000 bonus for hosting the Affiliate Regional Championships $500 to defray the cost of judges $500 bonus support check if the items below are submitted within five (5) business days of the completion of the event: Professional digital picture files of either win or competition pictures of ALL ARC Champions in each division A full set of show results for ALL slates held during the ARC Other awards include: o o $500 will be awarded to the top affiliate in the NRHA Affiliate Team Championships (see p. 26) Almost $40,000 in Corporate Partner gift cards, certificates and products are awarded to competitors at each ARC. 31

34 Affiliate Regional Championships Qualification Riders qualify for ARC competition through their local affiliate. A rider may qualify in only one region and for only one affiliate. The membership lists provided by the affiliate will be used to determine a horse and riders qualification within an affiliate. The top 15 horse and rider combinations, plus ties, from each affiliate class, qualify for the ARC. Substitutions No substitutions of a horse or rider will be allowed for ANY reason. Standings Points will be awarded based on the number of horses actually competing in the class, i/e/ if fifteen (15) horses compete, first place will be awarded 15 points, 2 nd 14 points, etc. Points will be calculated on horses actually competing, excluding the horses entered but scratched. Zeros and no scores will not be awarded points. Horses with no points do not qualify for ARC competition. Special Conditions Affiliates from California and Nevada have the option of showing in the Northwest OR the Southwest Affiliate Regional Championships. Affiliates from Idaho have the option of showing in the Northwest OR Mountain Affiliate Regional Championships. These options are due to the proximity of the affiliates to either location. Affiliates must notify the NRHA of their intent upon application or renewal of their NRHA Affiliate. A rider is not allowed to show more than three (3) horses per class and may only enter the classes for which they qualify. Dates and Locations Dates and locations for ARCs in the upcoming year can be found at nrha.com NRHA Affiliate Toolbox

35 Affiliate Regional Championships Team Championships Each Affiliate Regional Championships (ARC) host is responsible for conducting a team championship competition at their ARC. A scoreboard should be created and visible for all competitors. Example scoreboards have included dry-erase boards, poster board signs, etc. Points are accumulated based on the Youth Point Scale. Each affiliate can count the top three (3) point earners from their affiliate in the top 10 of each class. Points from every class for each affiliate are added together to determine the total score. The affiliate with the most points will be awarded $500 from NRHA. Example: There are 10 riders in the class. Affiliate A has members who placed first, third, seventh and ninth. Their point calculation would be: 10 points for first place 8 points for third place 4 points for seventh place 2 points for ninth place Because they can only count three (3) places, their composite score for the class would be: = 22 points 33

36 Affiliate Regional Championships Summit Meeting Each Affiliate Regional Championships host is required to facilitate a Regional Summit meeting at their ARC. This Summit Meeting should be held in a public place with adequate advertising and public announcements completed in advance so all members are able to attend. Affiliate officers and individuals involved in show management are encouraged to attend. Information received at the summit meeting will be reviewed by NRHA staff and the Affiliate Committee, as necessary. A Summit meeting will also be held at the NRHA Derby and Futurity. This meeting will be published in the event schedule and is open to all NRHA members. Youth Meeting Each ARC will host a youth meeting for all youth members. At this meeting, the election of delegates for that region will be held. Any current or previous delegates can submit their name as a candidate for a national office at this time. Youth Liaisons are responsible for hosting the meeting in a public setting, providing refreshments (which are reimbursed by NRHA up to $200) and conducting the election of delegates according to election procedures outlined in the NRHA Handbook. Games and leadership activities are encouraged. Youth Team Tournament In addition to hosting the youth meeting, the youth liaison will also be responsible for conducting the youth team tournament held at each ARC. This tournament is designed much like the affiliate team tournament, but teams are drawn at random to allow for fair competition. Each team consists of at least one year old rider and one 13 & under rider, with two other members that can be from either age group. The youth liaison must draw the teams at random according to the team tournament guidelines, post the teams on a visible scoreboard for all competitors to view, track the scores on the scoreboard and verify the final results. Top placing teams receive: First place- $1200 Scholarship to be divided evenly among the four team members Montana Silversmiths trophy buckles Team Medallions Second place- $600 Scholarship to be divided evenly among the four team members Team Medallions Third- 10 th place- Team Medallions NRHA Affiliate Toolbox

37 Affiliate Regional Championships Regional Short Stirrup Championship The Regional Short Stirrup Championships are optional for Affiliate Regional Championships hosts to include in their ARC slate of classes. The affiliate hosting the ARC is responsible for all prizes awarded in the Regional Short Stirrup Championship. Qualification Short Stirrup riders will qualify for the Regional Short Stirrup Championships as outlined in the Affiliate Regional Championships Qualifications. This includes affiliate membership, designations, points, etc. o The undesignation option is available for short stirrup riders as outlined in the Affiliate Regional Championship Qualifications. The top fifteen (15) horse and rider combinations plus ties qualify for the Regional Short Stirrup Championships. Substitutions of a rider or horse for any reason shall not be allowed in the Regional Short Stirrup Championships. Riders in the Regional Short Stirrup Championships do NOT advance on to the North American Affiliate Championships. 35

38 Adequan North American Affiliate Championships General Information The Adequan North American Affiliate Championships (NAAC) is held in conjunction with the NRHA Futurity in Oklahoma City, Okla. each fall. More than 1,300 horses and 127,000 visitors from nearly 20 countries come to compete and watch. For affiliate competitors, this is the final stop on their championship path for the year. The top ten (10) horse and rider combinations, plus ties, from each class at each Affiliate Regional Championships qualify for the Adequan NAAC. Adequan NAAC classes run concurrently with ancillary show classes during the event. Points are awarded on a one horse/one rider format. Horses with zeros or no scores do not qualify for NAAC competition. Substitutions of a horse or rider for any reason are not allowed. Horses must be exhibited by the same rider who qualified with the horse at the ARC. Added money will be: o $5,000 Open o $1,000 Novice Horse Open Level 1 o $3,000 Intermediate Open o $2,500 Novice Horse Open Level 2 o $500 Limited Open o $1,000 Novice Horse Non Pro Level 1 o $500 Rookie Professional o $1,000 Novice Horse Non Pro Level 2 o $5,000 Non Pro o $100 Youth 13 & Under o $3,000 Intermediate Non Pro o $100 Youth o $500 Limited Non Pro o $200 Rookie II o $1,500 Prime Time Non Pro The top two (2) placing individuals of each class will be named the Adequan North American Affiliate Champion and the Adequan North American Affiliate Reserve Champion, respectively. The Champions will receive a Bob s Custom Saddle. The Champions and Reserve Champions will receive a custom Montana Silversmiths trophy buckle. Over $135,000 in NRHA Corporate Partner products, gift cards, and certification Complete North American Affiliate Championships Conditions are available on the Affiliate page at nrha.com. NRHA Affiliate Toolbox

39 Adequan North American Affiliate Championships SmartPak will provide Top Ten Jackets for competitors in each of the Adequan NAAC classes. Competitors who place in the Top Ten at the NAAC will need to come to the show office to order their jackets. Jackets need to be ordered at the NAAC before the competitor leaves, as they are not available after the Futurity/NAAC. Competitors should allow 8 12 weeks for delivery. Adequan Affiliate 500 This program awards $500 to the highest placing competitor in each of the 15 NAAC classes. Riders must complete the registration form in the show office prior to the first horse in the class entering the show pen. Cinch To Win Program A Cinch/Cruel Girl certificate will be awarded to the top two qualifiers at each of the 11 ARCs in North America if that qualifier is wearing a Cinch or Cruel Girl pair of jeans OR a Cinch or Cruel Girl shirt. If a division champion in any of the 16 divisions of the Adequan NAAC in Oklahoma City is wearing a Cinch or Cruel Girl pair of jeans OR a Cinch or Cruel Girl shirt, they will be awarded a $50 bonus. If a division champion in any of the 16 divisions of the Adequan NAAC in Oklahoma City is wearing a Cinch or Cruel Girl pair of jeans AND a Cinch or Cruel Girl shirt, they will be awarded a $100 bonus. 37

40 Adequan North American Affiliate Championships Silver Spurs Equine Rookie of the Year The top ten (10) horse and rider combinations from each of the Affiliate Regional Championships Rookie Level 1 class are eligible to compete for the coveted Silver Spurs Equine Rookie of the Year title and trophy at the Adequan NAAC. The competition will be a clean slate final with the class winner receiving the title and awards in a separate and special class presentation. Only the Rookie Level 1 class qualifies No entry fee will be charged and the stall fee shall be half price No substitutions will be allowed Payouts will be: First Place- $500 Second Place-$400 Third Place-$300 Fourth Place-$200 Fifth Place-$100 Top ten riders in the Silver Spurs Equine Rookie of the Year will receive Montana Silversmiths trophy buckles Corporate Partner gift cards, certificates and/or products Pictured is 2014 Silver Spurs Equine Rookie of the Year Cameron Sanford and GS Smart Kitty Cat NRHA Affiliate Toolbox

41 Adequan North American Affiliate Championships Affiliate Shows 101: Steps to the Adequan NAAC Join an Affiliate Pay your affiliate dues Make sure you appear on the affiliate s roster (ask show secretary) Adequan North American Affiliate Championships Affiliate Held in conjunction with NRHA Futurity In Oklahoma City, Okla. Attend Affiliate Qualifying Shows Check with your local affiliate to identify which of their shows are affiliate qualifiers Top 15competitors in each class, plus ties, advance on to the ARC Affiliate Regional Championships Designate your Affiliate 11 regions = 11 ARCs Top ten (10) competitors in each class, plus ties, advance on to the Adequan NAAC Fill out 2015 Affiliate Designation Form found on the Affiliate section of nrha.com. Must be returned to the NRHA office by August 1 (postmarks do not count) 39

42 Affiliate Committee & Staff NRHA Affiliate Committee Purpose To strengthen NRHA Affiliates to advance the sport of Reining. Review affiliate rules, programs and activities, including a review of affiliate region boundaries, to increase membership and participation, as well as to simplify and streamline processes. Review and recommend new affiliate applications and Affiliate Regional Championship host bids including enhancing host guidelines and bidding process NRHA Affiliate Committee Kelli Brummett (Chair) dkbrummett@softcom.net Barbara Brookshire (Vice-Chair) Becky Hanson Bob Peterson Dave Belson Elizabeth Richards George King Joe Wolfe Kelly Hedges Kim Maharaj Raul Leal Shannon Rafacz Jennifer Hoyt (ex-officio) - brookshire@btes.tv hansonbd@hansonperformancehorses.com bob@gwreining.com gangster@5breiners.com beth@virginiareininghorse.com george@gwreining.com ljoewolfe@aol.com hedgesshowhorses@aol.com kmaharaj@mymts.net rlc11@yahoo.com shannonraymond001@yahoo.com hoyttrain1@gmail.com NRHA Affiliate Staff Shianne Megel - Director of Events & Affiliates Megan Lundquist Sr. Coordinator of Affiliates smegel@nrha.com mlundquist@nrha.com NRHA Affiliate Toolbox