The Running or Timed Event section of the Federation includes 5 set patterns. Riders run against a time clock with the object to
finish with the fastest correct pattern.
Overturning a prop or an incorrect pattern will result
in a disqualification.
Age Groups for these events are:
Ponies - Riders must be 1 -12 years of age
Pony riders are not allowed to ride in both Pony and 1-12
class. They must designate.
Ponies are required to be 50" or less at withers.
Ages 1 - 12 Ladies 39 and Over
Ages 13 - 19 Men 20 - 38
Ladies 20 - 38 Men 39 and Over
See Rules for additional information
Timed Events with a display of patterns below are:
Poles
Cones
Texas Barrels
Arena Race
Cloverleaf
Eligibility for State Show competition
A rider must be a member in good standing with one of the nine Associations. The rider would have competed in local shows throughout the year earning points and ranking in the top 6 of their class and specific event. Their name must be submitted on the Official Rider's list by their club Secretary by the specified deadline
for the current year's state show competition.
Out of the gate she comes with a blast
Around the 1st barrel, the 2nd, the last
Bring em on home, give the reins some slack
pop em, kick em - don't hold back.
The race is over - the competition ends
Daddy smiles - his little girl WINS !
CPowell
2010 STATE SHOW SCHEDULE
See State Show page for full details
All Running Events will be held in Reaves Arena
No events will run on Friday night
7:00 am Saturday - September 4th - we will begin with Pony Poles and run as follows:
1-12 Poles
13-19 Poles
Pony Cones
1-12 Cones
13-19 Cones
and continue with those age groups through Texas Barrel, Arena and Cloverleaf
We should complete all 5 events for these 3 age groups on Saturday
It is anticipated that we will get to the Ladies 20-38 Poles and possibly Men 20-38 Poles
however, a call will be made and announced at 9:00 pm as to how far we will go that night.
7:00 am Sunday - September 5th - we will begin with the next event from where we left off
Events will run - Poles, Cones, Texas Barrel, Arena Race and Cloverleaf
Ladies 20-38
Men 20-38
Ladies 39 & Over
Men 39 & Over
A call will be made and announced at 9:00 pm as to how far we will go that night
** A memorial service will be held in Reaves Arena as close to 12:00 noon as both arenas can stop - this will be watched and announced appropriately "
7:00 am Monday - September 6th - we will begin where we left off and run until finished
We should be out of Reaves Arena no later than 12:00 noon
As always - flexibility and understanding is required.
2010 State Show schedule updates below
