AQHA Queen Quiz: Show Rules 550+

What is the approval fee per versatility ranch horse event?

Versatility Ranch Horse categories: 1. Ranch [blank_start]Riding[blank_end], Ranch [blank_start]Trail[blank_end] 2. Ranch [blank_start]Reining[blank_end] 3. Ranch [blank_start]Cutting[blank_end], Ranch [blank_start]Cow[blank_end] Work 4. Ranch [blank_start]Conformation[blank_end]

There are 4 divisions in Versatility Ranch Horse: - Open - [blank_start]Cowboy[blank_end] - Amateur - Youth

VRH: The cowboy division is for working [blank_start]ranch[blank_end] cowboys. The rider of the horse must either be an owner, family member, or [blank_start]full[blank_end] [blank_start]time[blank_end] [blank_start]employee[blank_end] of the ranch that owns the horse. Employees must have been employed for a minimum of [blank_start]90[blank_end] days prior to competing in the ranch horse competition. The rider must have less than $[blank_start]5000[blank_end] in lifetime earnings in an individual association.

In VRH, Ranch Riding and Ranch Trail must be held separately.

In VRH, Ranch Reining and Ranch Cow Work may be combined.

For VRH, entries close no later than __________ prior to the event.

To be eligible for the all around versatile ranch horse, the exhibitor must show in at least [blank_start]3[blank_end] categories.

To be eligible for the all around versatile ranch horse, a minimum of [blank_start]3[blank_end] categories must be shown. Furthermore, the horse must show in at least one [blank_start]cattle[blank_end] class and the [blank_start]conformation[blank_end] class.

The first entry placed that is competing for the all around in VRH in any class will be awarded ___ points, no matter what placing they actually receive (1st place all around may actually be 16th place for example) or how many horses are in the class.

Points earned in the [blank_start]limited[blank_end] cow work class are not eligible for the all around versatility ranch horse award.

If there are any ties in the final placing for the all around versatile ranch horse, they will be broken by the highest placing horse in the _______ class

VRH: Class Participation: (Same as Ranch Riding) - No horses less than [blank_start]3[blank_end] years of age may be exhibited - No hoof polish - No braided or banded mane/tails or tail extensions - Trimming inside ears is discouraged - Trimming bridle path is allowed, also trimming of fetlocks or excessive (long) facial hair - Equipment with silver should not count over a good working outfit. Silver on bridles/saddles is [blank_start]discouraged[blank_end] - Holding the saddle horse with any hand [blank_start]will not[blank_end] be penalized - Posting at the extended trot is [blank_start]acceptable[blank_end] - For shows hosted in international countries, the exhibitor has the option of wearing traditional attire for that country

Scores for VRH look similar to trail (start at 70, min is -1.5, max is +1.5)

VRH: No horse and rider team shall be disqualified except for illegal equipment, lameness, inhumane treatment, and/or rider misconduct or disrespect.

VRH: in each class, certain [blank_start]maneuvers[blank_end] will be identified as tie breakers.

Order of tie breakers for all around versatile ranch horse: [blank_start]4[blank_end] ranch riding [blank_start]2[blank_end] ranch reining [blank_start]1[blank_end] ranch cow work [blank_start]3[blank_end] ranch trail

Ranch Trail courses should have how many obstacles?

Ranch trail should be negotiated in ___ minutes or less

Prohibited obstacles for ranch trail are the same as regular trail.

Mandatory Obstacles: Ranch Trail

What are the 3 parts to ranch cow work (in VRH)?

In VRH, all exhibitors must rope the cow.

What 3 maneuvers will the horse be judged on in the VRH roping portion?

In VRH roping, what happens if the exhibitor does not catch?

Limited ranch cow work exhibitors are allotted ____ to complete the work.

Limited Cow Work parts: 1. [blank_start]Boxing[blank_end] the cow 2. Set up cow and [blank_start]drive[blank_end] down [blank_start]fence[blank_end] to other end of the arena 3. Boxing the cow at [blank_start]opposite[blank_end] [blank_start]end[blank_end] of the arena