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NVRHA OrganizationORGANIZATIONAL GOALSClick Here for a Printable Copy The National Versatility Ranch Horse Association was founded in 2007 to provide an organization which focuses on the amateur use of the American Ranch Horse performing the events established by the American Quarter Horse Association. The NVRHA’s primary goal is to facilitate events in which the rider experiences fun and the knowledge gained is the primary focus of each and every event. Events will be designed for all levels of riding skills.
Regardless of the rider level, the event’s primary focus will be the “education and enjoyment of the adventure”. The NVRHA will serve as a “ramp up” for amateurs wishing to compete in any Versatility Ranch Horse Special Events. For others, it will provide competitions in which they can enjoy riding the event in a more “stress free” environment. The NVRHA will advance the All-Around Stock Horse of all breeds performing the functions “The Legend” was bred to do – ranch work – ranch riding, trail, roping, cutting, and reining. The NVRHA will promote the ranch horse which has the form to achieve a high level of excellence in the performance of these events. Structural correctness, balanced body form, a good mind, and athletic ability will be the principle attributes of the Ranch Horse. NATIONAL EXPANSION The NVRHA is expanding across the United States. Five regions (Pacific, West, North, South, and Atlantic – see map on home page) are being established. In 2008, primary focus was on the Western Region, however, start-up events will be held in other regions. For information on “how to” organize and hold an event in your area, go to www.nvrha.org. and click on “Event Planning Guide”. COOPERATIVE LINKS Strong links will be forged with other segments of the Ranch Horse community.
RANCH HORSE EVENTS Clinics with an associated Schooling Competition will be the primary event sponsored by NVRHA. The events will be divided into divisions based upon the rider and horse combined skill level. Placement into the “best fit” division will be based upon scores achieved during participation in schooling competitions. Typically, Judges will provide a detailed score sheet covering the “schooling competition” ride with a short critic at the end. Our goal is to achieve an educational, fun and low-stress riding experience. REGIONAL COMPETITIONS Regional competitions will be encouraged across the country as the availability of clinics/schooling competitions grow. For example, in Colorado in 2008, the Colorado State Fair (in association with the NVRHA and RMQHA) sponsored a Ranch Horse Championship Event at its annual fair. Participants qualified by attending any NVRHA or RMQHA open Ranch Horse event prior to Aug.1, 2008. Three divisions (based on placings at qualifier events) were held with saddles and prize monies awarded to winners in each Division. The top 20% placings will form Division 1, the second 20% Division 2, and the third 20% Division 3. A Youth Division was also held (18 years old and younger) who attend a qualifier eligible to compete. Participants were limited to Colorado and border states for this event. THE NVRHA NATIONAL FINALS All activities for the year culminate in the National Ranch Horse Finals will be held in Colorado Springs in late September. All Ranch Horse riders are invited to attend. This will be the “Crown Jewel” event of the NVRHA. Riders will be placed into divisions based upon scores achieved at the Clinic/Schooling Competitions across the nation. All Ranch Horse enthusiasts, from the very beginner to the advanced professional, will be afforded an opportunity to participate. Our current policy to qualify for Finals is the “Rider/Horse Team” must have participated in at least 2 competitions during that show year. For those Ranch Horse enthusiasts wishing to attend who do not have accessibility to a NVRHA event, please contact our office. NVRHA POINT SCORING SYSTEM The NVRHA uses a competition scoring system which minimizes the negatives of traditional judging techniques. It promotes fun in competitions, maximizes feedback for skill enhancement, and minimizes the ability of judges to show favoritism. This Point Scoring System forms the basis of the entire NVRHA Ranch Horse program success and has been used and improved for six years successfully. In the NVRHA Point Scoring System each and every maneuver is evaluated on a scale of 0 – 10. Most penalties are in accordance with AQHA rules and regulations and are recorded and deducted from the final score with one major exception – instead of a zero for an AQHA disqualification penalty, the rider is penalized -20, and the judge continues to evaluate the run. The end result is an evaluation, which provides a basis for rider advancement. In essence, the rider always competes against scores achieved in previous events (i.e. they compete against themselves) reducing the typical stresses of competition. AWARDS The principal award program in NVRHA rewards “level of achievement”. Points are earned for each of the five events (Ranch Riding, Ranch Trail, Ranch Conformation, Ranch Cutting, and Working Ranch). Points are assigned based upon the AQHA one half point system. Five Level of Achievement Awards are provided:
DIVISION AWARDS Amateur riders compete within three divisions based upon their Point Scoring System history:
Professional compete in a separate division Award for the All Around Rider is presented to the High Point All Around Horse in each Division at the NVRHA National Finals. Revised 1-29-09 |
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