Entry Level Information for Show Management
How To Host An Entry Level Show
The NRHA Entry Level Reining Program was designed as a developmental tool for NRHA affiliates. Developmental programs like this can help organizations attract members, provide opportunities for existing members and strengthen your financial situation. With this being said, these classes and shows are specifically designed to target an entry-level audience and be exhibitor-friendly. Recently, NRHA has seen extreme interest in entry-level programs for horseman of all backgrounds. With added encouragement from affiliates, we have developed a program that we feel has great potential expand the NRHA family. The program can capture the attention equine enthusiasts worldwide by making it easier to show, easier to compete at a comfortable level and easier to develop Reining skills.Show Management Advantages of Hosting an Entry Level Show or Class
- Opportunity to make money
- Free advertising (NRHA will serve as your marketing arm through worldwide promotion of the program including magazine advertisements, direct email marketing and more)
- Family oriented, fun, and educational for all ages of riders
- Gives exhibitors the opportunity to gain knowledge by being allowed to talk to judges at the conclusion of the class
- Often provides a less expensive place for exhibitors to play as entry fees should be less than a typical show. This gives an affiliate the ability to reach out to a different audience than may already be attending your shows.
- Recognizes achievement levels of beginner riders through the Classic Equine Green Reiner Rewards Program. The program awards Montana Silversmiths trophy buckles at one achievement level. For affiliates, this means you do not have to develop or maintain an affiliate awards program of your own.
Deciding Which Class Best Suits Your Affiliate
The general class design allows show management to determine the entry fee and retainage and NRHA does not collect the NRHA 5% show fee. The available classes give you the opportunity to select one based on your affiliate’s criteria.The Green Reiner classes must use NRHA Patterns 1-16. However, simple lead changes are allowed, and riders may show one or two-handed. You may run Green Reiner classes concurrent with your club classes and still give riders the opportunity to reach milestone achievements. A slate of Green Reiner classes must be held in conjunction with an NRHA ancillary show.
The Ride & Slide classes are very similar to the Green Reiner but have a few small differences. For Ride & Slide classes the patterns can be relaxed or determined by show management. The only pattern requirements are 2 sliding stops, 2 circles each direction, 4 spins to the left, and 4 spins to the right. Ride & Slide classes offer Open, Non Pro, and Youth divisions.
The application fees are as follows:
| Type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Green Reiner | $0 (Since ran with an ancillary show) |
| Ride & Slide | $30 |
Who Is Eligible?
| Class | Membership | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Green Reiner Level 1 | Associate, Youth, or Non Pro | $200 Lifetime Earnings / 200 Green Points / 75 Youth Points (exclude SS) |
| Green Reiner Level 2 | Associate, Youth, or Non Pro | $350 Lifetime Earnings / 350 Green Points / 175 Youth Points (exclude SS) |
| Ride & Slide Open Level 1 | Associate, Youth, Non Pro, or Pro | $75 Lifetime Earnings / 50 Green Points / 25 Youth Points (exclude SS) |
| Ride & Slide Non Pro Level 1 | Associate, Youth, or Non Pro | $75 Lifetime Earnings / 50 Green Points / 25 Youth Points (exclude SS) |
| Ride & Slide Youth Level 1 | Youth | $75 Lifetime Earnings / 50 Green Points / 25 Youth Points (exclude SS) Must be under 18 years of age as of January 1st. |
| Ride & Slide Open Level 2 | Associate, Youth, Non Pro, or Pro | $150 Lifetime Earnings / 100 Green Points / 50 Youth Points (exclude SS) |
| Ride & Slide Non Pro Level 2 | Associate, Youth, or Non Pro | $150 Lifetime Earnings / 100 Green Points / 50 Youth Points (exclude SS) |
| Ride & Slide Youth Level 2 | Youth | $150 Lifetime Earnings / 100 Green Points / 50 Youth Points (exclude SS) Must be under 18 years of age as of January 1st. |
Classic Equine Green Reiner Reward Milestones
| Class | Points | Award |
|---|---|---|
| Classic Equine Green Reiner 2 | 350 points | Montana Silversmiths Buckle |
Awards will be given out following show results verification and milestone achievements.
See the NRHA Handbook for more details.