MANITOBA SUPERHORSE 50/50 SALE & FUTURITY RULES  

PLEASE   READ CAREFULLY   - updated March 17, 2010

This futurity is run under the NSBA rules, unless the Manitoba Superhorse 50/50 rules read otherwise:   www.nsba.com

GOALS OF THE BREEDERS ORGANIZATION

*To promote a good moving, well broke individual that is conformationally correct,  sound, with eye appeal. 

     *****   HORSES THAT RIDE, WORK, AND LOOK GOOD DOING IT   *****

•  To promote a variety of breeds through their participation in the Sale & Futurity.

• Provide an event that is enjoyable to the spectator.

•  Provide an event that is beneficial to the Manitoba Horse Industry.

• Purpose - To train and develop all horses in a humane manner, protecting at all times,   their physical and mental potentialities.

•  Goals -   To promote kinder training methods resulting in a more efficient horse and to establish a greater market for good pleasure horses - horses that have soft mouths respond to a light rein and have a comfortable head carriage.   

SALE EXPLANATION  

50% of the selling price of the weanlings sold in the 50/50 Sale will be retained by the Manitoba 50/50 Superhorse and used as operating expenses, Purse, & Member/Consignor Awards in the 50/50 Futurity.  

• 50% of the selling price goes to the "MEMBER/CONSIGNOR"

• 40% of the selling price goes to the "FUTURITY PURSE"

• 5% of the selling price goes to the "MEMBER/CONSIGNOR AWARDS"

• 5% of the selling price goes to the Operating expenses.  

 BREEDERS / AWARDS  

To be paid to Consignors of top five winning horses.       

 
FUTURITY EXPLANATION  

The 50/50 Futurity is designed to promote quality Horses.................  

There will be one event consisting of three (3) equal parts or divisions in which points are totaled to achieve a winner.   

1.     CONFORMATION DIVISION- Emphasis is to be placed on an individual that is conformationally correct and sound on all feet and legs.  That is a balanced smooth individual whose parts all blend together with eye appeal and the appearance of an athletic individual.             

2.     RAIL DIVISION- Designed to show a free & easy moving individual that is relaxed, ears alert, looks balanced and his way of going forward is bright. As well is responsive to the rider at various gaits.  When asked to extend the jog or may be asked to extend the lope he moves out with the same smooth natural way of going.  Rail work consists of the walk, jog, and lope with the extension of the jog and possibly the lope, both directions of the ring to be shown on a loose rein or light contact without undue restraint.  Judging will be based on the horses’ overall performance and way of going as well as its ability to hold the designated gait and correct leads.  

3.         PATTERN DIVISION- Will consist of an individual pattern of work, designed to show how well broke the horse is.  Emphasis will be placed on the execution of the pattern with regards to its correctness of the maneuvers and its overall smoothness.  Horses will be asked to demonstrate leads and lead departures, circles, soft stops, back and turn on the haunches.  Maneuvers will be judged at the two year old level.    

2008 pattern.xls

Please click on the above link to view a copy of the pattern. 

 You will require Microsoft Excel to view the pattern properly.

SCORING SYSTEM  

This scoring system aligns with the rules of the AQHA, APHA, ApHC and NRHA rule books.   

The scoring of each maneuver will be on a positive numeric scale with 70 denoting an average performance.  Each obstacle or maneuver will receive a score that will be added or subtracted from 70 and is subject to a penalty that should be subtracted.  Each obstacle or maneuver will be scored on the following basis, ranging from plus 1 ½ to minus 1 ½ ( -1 ½ extremely poor, -1 very poor, -½ poor,  0 correct, + ½ good, +1 very good, +1 ½ excellent).  Obstacle and maneuver scores are to be determined and assessed independent of penalty points.  Credit will be given to those horses that complete the obstacle or maneuver cleanly, smoothly and alertly with style in prompt response to rider’s cue.

  TRAIL  -  (Will be used to score pattern)

Penalties/Deductions

0 SCORE

• No attempt to complete obstacle or failure to complete Obstacle.
• Work Obstacle Wrong, either entering wrong or incorrect direction.
• Wrong Line Of Travel between obstacles or working obstacles in wrong order
• Equipment failure that delays completion  of pattern
• Ride Outside Of Course Boundary
• 3^rd Refusal – balk or evading by shying or backing
• Complete Lead Or Gait Failure
• Excessively Or Repeatedly Touching Horse
• Overturns Of More Than ¼ Turn
• Over-flexing or straining neck so the nose is carried behind the vertical consistently.

Penalties Should Be Assessed Per Occurrence As Follows:  

½ Point

• Each Tick Of Log, Pole, Cone Or Obstacle

1 Point

• Hit or Step On of log, pole, cone, etc.
• Incorrect or Break Gait At Walk or Jog 2 Strides or Less
• Both Feet In Space Between Logs or Poles
• Skip Space
• Split Pole

3 Points

• Incorrect or Break Gait At Walk Or Jog Over 2 Strides
• Out Of Lead Or Break Of Gait At Lope
• Stepping outside the confines of, falling or jumping off or out of an obstacle with one foot.

5 Points

• Step Out Or Jump Off With More Than One Foot
• 1^st Refusal Or Evade
• Blatant Disobedience incl. kicking out, bucking, rearing, striking.
• 2^nd refusal or Evade
• Instill Fear Or Praise

REINING  - (Will be used to score pattern)

The Following Will Result In A Score of 0

• Use of Holding Reins Improperly. Will also apply to the rail class.  Excerpt from NSBA 2008 Rule Updates 139. A. When showing with both hands on the reins, the rider’s hands should be carried near the pommel and no further than 4” out on either side of the saddle horn. Please Refer To Figure #1 Rider’s hands should be steady and visible to the judge at all times. Reins must be crossed with the tails of the reins on the opposite side of the neck. Reins may be held singularly or together, as long as tails are crossed and on opposite sides of the neck.
• Failure To Complete Pattern As Written
• Performing the Maneuvers Other Than In The Specified Order
• The Inclusion Of Maneuvers Not Specified, Including, But Not Limited Too;
• Backing More Than Two Strides
• Turning More Than 90⁰, Exception; A Complete Stop In the 1st Quarter Of A Circle After A Canter Departure Is Not To Be Considered An Inclusion Of Maneuver; A 2 Point Break Of Gait Penalty Will Apply. This allows for lead correction.
• Equipment Failure That Delays Completion Of Pattern Including Dropping A Rein That Contacts the Ground While The Horse Is In Motion
• Balking Or Refusal Of Command Where Pattern Is Delayed
• Running Away Or Failing to Guide Where It Becomes Impossible To Discern Whether The Entry Is On Pattern.
• Jogging IN Excess Of One Half Circle Or One Half The Length Of the Arena
• Over spins Of More than ¼ Turn
• Fall To the Ground By Horse Or Rider

The Following Will Result In A Penalty Of Five (5) Points;

• Spurring In Front Of The Cinch
• Use OF Either Hand To Instill Fear Or Praise
• Holding Saddle With Either Hand
• Blatant Disobedience Including Kicking, Biting, Bucking, Rearing, and Striking

The Following Will Result In A two (2) Point Penalty:

• Break Of Gait
• Freeze Up In Spins or Roll Backs
• If A Horse Does Not Completely Pass the Specified Marker Before Initiating A Stop Position

Starting Or Performing Circles Out Of Lead Will Be Judged As Follows

1. Each time A Horse Is out Of Lead or Had a Delayed Change of Lead a Judge Is Required to Deduct One Point.  The Penalty For Being Out Of Lead Is accumulative And The Will Deduct One Penalty Point For Each Quarter Of The Circumference Of a Circle Or Any Part Thereof That A Horse Is Out Of Lead.  A Delayed Change Of Lead Is A One Point Penalty From One Stride To ¼ Of Circumference Of A Circle And Is Also Cumulative Beyond that Point.
2. Deduct ½ Point For Starting Circle At A Jog Or Exiting Rollbacks At A Jog Up To 2 Strides. Jogging Beyond Two Strides, But Less than ½ Circle Or ½ Length Of The Arena, Deduct 2 Points

3. Deduct ½ Point For Over Or Under Spinning Up To 1/8 Of A Turn; Deduct 1 Point For Over Or Under Spinning Up To ¼ of A turn

4. 

GENERAL Show Rules  

1.         Once two-year-old futurity horses arrive on the grounds they may not leave until the  Futurity is over.

2.         Same contestant must exhibit or compete in both go-rounds and all divisions.  One horse and one rider combination.   Failure to compete in all divisions forfeits placings.

3.         Training devices are prohibited on the show grounds.  Any person found to be using  illegal or inhumane equipment can be eliminated from competition.

4.         The Manitoba Superhorse 50/50 follows the EC Drug Testing Rules. www.equinecanada.ca

5.         Every horse shown must have a natural tail function.  ( Beginning in 1999 any horse believed not to have natural tail function will be inspected by two veterinarians.  If both veterinarians agree that the horse does not have a natural tail function it will be eliminated from the competition.)

6.         Manes and /or tails may be lengthened by hair to hair extensions only.

7.         Anyone perceived to be treating his/her horse in an abusive manner during warm-up,  class, in barns, stalls or anywhere on the show grounds can be excused or removed   from said competition…. Meets NSBA Rules.

8.         Horses and equipment are subject to examination by the Steward, Show  Management and/or Judges at all times.  

EQUIPMENT  

1.         All entries will remain in the arena during the go round.  Tack and Equipment changes will be made in the arena with assistance of no more than two helpers.  The show procedure and order of go will be decided by the arena director.

2.         All horses to be shown in Western Equipment and Attire.

3.         All horses are to be shown in a bosal or snaffle bit that meets NSBA Rules. View Figure # 2        (Snaffle – minimum 5/16" bit measurement with a ring size of not less than 2"  and no more than 4".) To view NSBA rules please visit www.nsba.com

4.         Contestants may change from bosal to snaffle bit and vice versa between divisions.

5.         All equipment and bits will be checked by an equipment judge.  

I have read and understand the intent of the Superhorse 50/50 Futurity to promote quality horses.  

PRIZE MONEY  

      1.   Prize money will be paid to the top ten in the Futurity.                                              

2.      Prize money distribution:

1st Place - 28% of year’s Futurity purse        

                        2nd Place - 17% of year’s Futurity purse        

                        3rd Place - 14% of year’s Futurity purse     

                        4th Place - 11% of year’s Futurity purse     

                        5th Place - 9% of balance of year’s Futurity                                                                                            

                       6th Place - 7% of balance of year’s Futurity purse     

                        7th Place - 5% of balance of year’s Futurity purse       

                        8th Place - 4% of balance of year’s Futurity purse       

                        9th Place - 3% of balance of year’s Futurity purse      

                       10th Place - 2% of balance of year’s Futurity purse      

       3.  Member/Consignor award prize money to be paid to the Breeders of the 1st, 2nd, 3^rd, 4^th & 5^th  place horses.  

EXHIBITORS  

Exhibitors may be changed as long as the Futurity Management and the announcer are informed of the change prior to start time of the first go round.

Youth: Must be under 18 years of age as of Jan 01 of the current year.  He/she may ride any eligible 50/50 horse regardless of ownership.

Amateur:  An amateur must hold a current amateur card from a recognized breed Association.  

OWNERSHIP  

Should any horse change ownership after the 50/50 weanling Sale but before the Futurity, that horse retains its eligibility for the Futurity if, AND ONLY IF, the Futurity Management has been notified by said horses' current owner.  The current owner must provide notification of ownership to the management.  All monies will go to the current owner of the entry.  

PROTEST  

A protest must be made IN WRITING to the President within 6 hours of the time of the issue of the protest.  No protest will be entertained unless it is accompanied by a deposit of $200.00 cash which shall be forfeited if protest is not sustained.

GENERAL SCORING RULES  

1. Futurity will consist of two go-rounds, judged by four (4) Judges.  

    2.   All judges' placings will be used.  

    3.   The winner of the Futurity will be the horse receiving the most points overall from the three divisions in the two go-rounds.  

    4        Horses placing in the top ten in each class will be given one point plus an additional point for each horse placing below them, not to exceed 10 points for first place.  Points are calculated through ten placings only.  

       EXAMPLE- If 10 in class- 1st place horse gets 10 points, 2nd place horse gets 9  points,       etc.  In a class of 7 horses- 1st place horse would get 7 points, 2nd place-6 points and so on.    

     5.   In the case of ties for some awards & final placing the following procedure will be used to break    the tie,   the winner will be declared who:

1. Earned points under the greatest number of judges.
2. The horse winning over the greatest number of horses.
3. Earned the most points in performance events.
4. Take out the tie breaker judge’s points.

                 Money will be split if a tie still exists.  

      6.   Hi point conformation, rail and pattern awards will be duplicated in the case of a tie.  

7.   Horses must show in all divisions of all go-rounds to receive any prize money or award.  

8. All Futurity entries to remain in the arena following the show.  All presentations will take place in the main arena immediately following judging. Pictures will follow immediately at the announced location and the direction of the photography director.

9. Points will be posted only.

10. All results are unofficial until published by the Manitoba Superhorse 50/50.

FEES & GUARANTEES 

1.         Horses properly entered are considered paid up into the Futurity with the exception of a $200.00 show fee payable by August 15th.  All entries made after August 15th will be charged a $400 show fee.  All Show fee cheques to be made payable to the :  MANITOBA 50/50 SUPERHORSE ASSOCIATION.

2.         All Stall and administration fees are the responsibility of the 2yr old owner/exhibitor and must be paid to the Wheat City Stampede on their stall and administration form.  Tack stalls will be provided and allocated by the Manitoba Superhorse Management.

            RIGHTS RESERVED BY THE 50/50 FUTURITY MANAGEMENT AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MANITOBA SUPERHORSE 50/50 SALE AND FUTURITY.  

1.         Management reserves the right to reject any entry not believed to match the sale entry.  

2.         To inspect all horses and match them to the registration papers on file from the weanling sale.                                                    

3.         Management reserves the right to decide any point not covered by the rules and to correct any errors or make any necessary alterations as it sees fit.  

4.         Management reserves the right to change date and locations of the 50/50 Sale & Futurity.  

5.         Management reserves the right to test any Futurity entry for illegal or controlled substance, according to Equine Canada Medication rules.  

6.         Management reserves the right to hold another 50/50 Sale (Spring) of yearlings and 2 year olds making them eligible for the Futurity.    

7.         Any person who has defaulted in former Manitoba SuperHorse 50/50 money transactions will be on a cash only basis, cash meaning, cash or money order.  Activities which may involve money transactions are the Manitoba SuperHorse 50/50 sale venue, futurity show or any other finances involving the Manitoba SuperHorse 50/50 Sale & Futurity.  All payment discrepancies can be dealt with to the fullest extent pursuant to Canadian law.  

NOTE: There will be no bedding supplied for either the weanlings or the two year olds. You must supply your own bedding, otherwise there will be some for sale on the grounds.  

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT:

                  Eryn Butterfield (SHOW AND SALE SECRETARY)

               Box 23 Justice Manitoba R0K 1C0                                              home phone/fax is 763-4563 or Email: erynbutterfield@hotmail.com

OFFICERS & DIRECTORS FOR 2009  

PRESIDENT.................JULIE BRIDGEMAN       PH: (204) 847-2112    kjbridgeman@inetlink.ca           

VICE-PRESIDENT....... CHAD STILES                        PH: (204)  

TREASURER................ FAYE LITTLE                      PH: (204) 562-3504                littlevalleyqh@inethome.ca

SECRETARY................ SANDY DONALD     PH: (204) 725-3936                     donqh@hotmail.com

  FIGURE # 1

EXAMPLE OF ACCEPTABLE HAND POSITIONS

FIGURE # 2

EXAMPLES OF ACCEPTABLE BITS