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 RUNNING RESULTS

Congratulations

Coastal Plains Overall High Point Running
159 points

Deep Diixe Association
134 points

South Georgia Association
133 points

Coastal Empire Association
100 points

South Ogeechee Association
70 points

Heart of Georgia Association
46 points

Georgia Mountain Association
45 points

Flint River Association
43 points

Northwest Association
5 points

For individual events and placings
Classes 31 - 48  Pony Poles through Ladies 39 & Over Poles
Classes 49 - 65   Men's 39 & Over Poles through Men's 39 & Over Cloverleaf
9/24 UPDATE - a correction was made in Class 49 Men's 39 & Over Poles
which changed 4th, 5th, and 6th places.  All changes in points have been adjusted
and action is being taken to retrieve and deliver trophies to correct winners.

2011 STATE SHOW WINNERS - RUNNING EVENTS

Congratulations

South Georgia Association Overall High Point Running Winner
197 points

Coastal Plains Association
130 points

Deep Dixie Association
126 points

Coastal Empire
91 points

Georgia Mountain Association
82 points

South Ogeechee Association
60 points

Heart of Georgia Association
36 points

Flint River Association
10 points

Northwest Association
3 points

For individual events and places
Class 1-15  Pony, 1-12 and 13-19 All Events
Class 16-35 - Adult Classes All Events