Old West Exhibitor Handbook - Heber (1) - Flipbook - Page 22
OLD WE ST
FUTURITIES
BREAKAWAY EVENT
RULES:
Rider’s must be mounted and ready when called by the announcer. Failure to report
when called will result in a no-time.
Unsportsmanlike conduct will result in a disqualification.
Bell Collar Catch only. Bell collar catch is defined as any loop passing over the calf's
head and slack is drawn around neck only. No other appendages of calf (i.e., front leg,
tail, etc.) can be in loop when rope breaks from saddle horn.
Ropes must be tied to the saddle horn of contestant's saddle with nylon string at the
VERY end of the rope. A cloth no shorter than six inches (6") must be tied to the end of
the rope.
Only one (1) loop can be carried. A dropped loop counts as a contestant's thrown loop.
Rope must be released from the contestant's hand to qualify for catch.
Contestant must pass through the barrier before loop is released.
Contestant must be horseback when time is taken.
Times are taken to the hundredths.
It is at the judges’ discretion to give a rerun. All judges’ decisions are final.
Memberships:
The Old West/ARHFA requires all owners and riders to be members of the ARHFA in order
to compete at any of the Old West/ARHFA events each year. Memberships are good for a
calendar year and will need to be renewed at the start of each year. If owner and rider are
the same only one membership is required. Click here to sign up for membership.
Entry fees for all Breakaway classes offered:
Entry fee all classes - $2000/horse/class
Office fee - $20/horse if paying with a check
Admin fee – 4% if paying with credit card.
Amendments – The Old West/ARHFA reserves the right to amend these rules at any time.
Contestants will be notified of any changes prior to competition.
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