Show Rules

The Mane Event Shows are NOHSA, PAC, OCAP and ACAAP approved.

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All Classes will be run by AQHA rules including amateur eligibility.

Age divisions are determined by rider's age as of Jan 1st, 2025.

Walk/Trot riders may not cross enter into canter classes.

Open division is open to all ages of horses and riders. Professional trainers may show and collect points in the open division only.

Ribbons and points are awarded through 6th place in each class. Division points are counted for One Horse/One Rider combo. Horse/Rider must compete in division at a minimum of 5 out of the 7 shows to qualify for year-end awards in that division.

Year-End High-Point Champion and Reserve Champion Buckles will be awarded in the following divisions:

Walk/Trot 18 & Under (Western & English combined)
Walk/Trot 19 & Up (Western & English combined)
Western Youth 13 & Under
Western Youth 14-18
Western Amateur 19 & Up
Western Open (all ages)

Ranch Horse Youth 18 & Under
Ranch Horse Open 19 & Up
Walk/Trot Ranch Horse 18 & Under
Walk/Trot Ranch Horse 19 & Up
English Youth 13 & Under
English Youth 14-18
English Amateur 19 & Up
English Open (all ages)

Qualifying classes for each division can be seen on the show premium or Award Divisions page.

***Division points are counted for one horse/one rider combo.***

Judge's decision is FINAL in all matters and shall be uncontested. By participating in this event, exhibitors agree to these conditions and acknowledge that there is no grievance procedure to contest placings. Failure to comply may result in the exhibitor(s) being dismissed from the show and/or banned from entering any future shows held by The Mane Event, LLC.

Show Staff and Judge reserve the right to excuse any horse or exhibitor for the following reasons:

unsafe behavior, lameness, poor animal condition, inhumane or abusive treatment of animal, unsportsmanlike or inappropriate conduct.

Points will be recorded and posted on the website after each show.
Proper show attire is required, though chaps and coats may be optional during warmer shows at the judge's discretion.
Training equipment allowed ONLY in warm-up classes. Junior horses 5 years of age and younger may be shown with 2 hands in a snaffle or bosal.
Helmets are required for youth riders in all riding classes and for all over fences classes.
Class order of go for ranch classes will be posted for pattern classes on the Friday before each show. Please be ready at the gate when your number is called. If rider cannot be located after a reasonable number of attempts by show staff they will be dropped to the bottom of the order to keep the class running expeditiously.
All show patterns will be posted online before each show.
Entries will close Wednesday at 10pm before each show. No late or same day entries will be accepted. Payment is not required to submit show entries. Cash and Check payments for pre-entries are accepted at the office on show day. Please make checks out to 'The Mane Event'. All classes must be paid before entering. Adding/Scratching classes at the gate allowed only with open checks. No refunds for class scratches unless done with open check. Liability release must accompany entry form.
Show office will open no later than 8am before each show. Showmanship classes will begin at 8:30am. Trail will begin at 10:30am and will close at 3pm. Trail course will remain open during lunch break.
Western Pleasure schooling class will not be ‘officially’ judged or go for year-end points; however judge’s feedback will be available to exhibitors at the end of the class.
Tickets for Trail warm-ups can be added to your online entry or purchased at the show office. 1 ticket per warm-up, please hand your ticket in at the trail arena before your run. No refunds for unused warm-up tickets. Tickets are valid for all 2024 MET shows.