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2004 Edition of the Constitution


RULES FOR SHOWING HORSES  

  1. Rules of the AQHA (American Quarter Horse Association) are to be followed unless specifically decided differently by this association.  The AQHA Handbook, unless amended, will be used for all CRSHA (Cross Roads Stock Horse Association) shows.  Saddle Clubs and other organizations holding CRSHA shows shall be advised of the requirements of CRSHA rules as well as the CRSHA exceptions to AQHA rules.
  2. Non castrated male horses may not be shown in youth classes.
  3. To show in mens or ladies classes the individual must not be eligible for youth classes.
  4. A horse may be shown in more than one subdivision of any type of event.  (example:  A horse may be shown in both youth classes 13 and under and youth 14-18).
  5. Youth classes; youth pleasure (13 under, 14-18) Showmanship and Horsemanship, Points will count for exhibitor-horse combination.  Showmanship and Horsemanship the horse owner need not be a CRSHA member.
  6. Walk-Trot, Showmanship at Halter (19 and over) points will count for exhibitor-horse combination.  Lead-Line, English Equitation and Novice Western Pleasure, points will be recorded on the exhibitor only.  For the above classes the owner of the horse need not be a CRSHA member.
  7. All Classes from the approved CRSHA class list in which a horse is shown shall be counted toward the Year- End All Around Trophy or High Point Horse for each show*.
  8. Ponies may show in classes donating Pony Judged, Pony Timed and English Equitation and Lead-Line only.  Ponies must measure 54” and under.
  9. Novice Stock Horse Pleasure Rule;   To be eligible to ride in this class the rider must not have received a first place year end award in a Novice class or a first, second or third place year end award in any Western Pleasure class in any association for the past three (3) years.  Points go strictly to the rider.  “This is enforced by the HONOR SYSTEM.”  This Rule MUST BE PRINTED ON THE SHOW BILL.
  10. It is mandatory in all classes (except hunt Seat, English Equitation and Timed Events) to wear appropriate Western Attire, including LONG SLEEVE SHIRTS REACHING THE WRIST and western hat.  Safety helmets shall be deemed to be appropriate attire.
  11. It is mandatory that exhibitors numbers be clearly visible to the judge.
  12. Show committee members and their respective family are allowed to show at CRSHA approved shows.
  13. Annually the CRSHA Board of Directors is to determine a set show bill to be followed by all organizations receiving approval for a CRSHA show.
  14. Points and Year End Awards will be given to only classes that are on the set show bill, approved by the Board of Directors, any added class will not be recognized as a Point Class nor any Year End Award be given for that class.
 * changed in 2007

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