Horse Show

CATRON COUNTY OPEN & 4-H HORSE SHOW
Superintendent: Jayne Cook

Saturday before Fair at 9:00am

The Catron County Horse Show is an Open and Catron County 4-H All Breed Horse Show (entry fee required). Riders are not required to be members of any organization to exhibit, unless entering 4-H division at which time exhibitors must be enrolled in Catron County 4-H. Horses do not need to be registered.  ALL classes will be conducted and judged according to the rules printed in the 2023 AQHA Handbook (the handbook is available online at www.aqha.com).
There will be no refunds from scratches, except in the case of injury to horse and rider.
Points/Awards & Premiums
There will be Hi-Point awards in each age group in both 4-H and Open Divisions. Hi-Point awards are based on a "One Rider-One Horse" accumulation of points from both the performance and speed event classes.
Ribbons will be awarded through 6th Place in all classes. 
All Around winners will receive an award. In the event of a tie, the person with the higher number of 1st places, 2nd places, etc. will be awarded the prize.
HORSE SHOW PREMIUMS
Premiums will be paid to the top 50% of 4-H Youth classes only
(In the event of a tie, the judge’s decision will be the tie breaker.)
1Place $10.00 2Place $9.00 3Place $8.00
4Place $7.00 5 Place $6.00 6 Place 5.00
Entry Requirements
All entries must be made using the 2022 Catron County Horse Show Entry Forms & signed by the appropriate persons. Exhibitors under 18 years of age must have entry forms signed by a parent or guardian. Age of horse and rider are their ages as of January 1st of the current year.
Jayne Cook

505-210-3842
 

All contestants must register with the Show Secretary upon arrival to obtain show packet and any additional information.
Other Rules and Regulations
Dress Code will follow AQHA Rules ( the following was taken directly out of the AQHA Handbook), any questions or exceptions will be answered or approved by the superintendent.
SHW320. ATTIRE
SHW320.1 In , speed events, team penning and other western classes, appropriate western attire is required which includes pants (slacks, trousers, jeans, etc.) long sleeves and collar (band, standup, tuxedo, etc.) western hat and cowboy boots. Special exception because of religious reasons or physical handicap must be requested by filing a written request to AQHA and obtaining written approval prior to participation. It is optional that an exhibitor may wear a hard hat with harness in all classes. The hat must be on the rider's head when the exhibitor enters the arena.  Spurs and chaps are optional.
SHW320.5 Judges, at their discretion, may authorize adjustments to attire due to weather-related conditions.
2. Stallions may not be shown by anyone less than 18 years of age.
Please contact the superintendent if there are any questions or concerns.