BCWPC Ranch Points Day

12th MAY 2024

This is an event open to BCWPC members only to gain points towards end of year awards. This is not a RHAA or AQHA affiliated event.

Please bring your own food. Hot and cold drinks available for purchase.

Please bring your own horse yards.

Please note: Ranch Rules have changed this year to more closely align with those of the RHAA. There is an excerpt from the new rules and descriptions of the Divisions below. Please read this before entering this event.

There will be no cattle classes at this Points Day.

All youth must wear an approved helmet when mounted on a horse on the BCWPC grounds.

2024 Ranch Rules:

RANCH DIVISIONS
Adult
Green Rider

Green Horse
Intermediate Rider/Horse
Heritage Snaffle Bit
Open
Youth
Leadline
Green Youth
Intermediate Youth
Open Youth
 

POINTS DAY DIVISIONS
ADULT

GREEN RIDER
Definition: This is a class for inexperienced riders. Professional riders are NOT eligible for this class. The purpose of this class is to encourage those new to riding and/or new to showing in Ranch
events

Riders will be required to show their horses at the walk and trot only.

Those entered in this class are Ineligible for INTERMEDIATE or OPEN classes.
Any age horse may be ridden two handed in a snaffle bit or hackamore.
Any safe saddle, with the exclusion of bareback pads can be used. These include English, Western, stock, fender and half-breed saddles.
 No Ranch Cattle events or Ranch Reining available for Green Riders.

GREEN HORSE

Definition: Open to all riders – professional and non-professional – wanting to bring inexperienced or young horses (3 Yr and over) into the show arena. This class is aimed at giving green horses of all ages an opportunity to attain show experience.

Horses will be required to show at the walk, trot and lope.
Any age horse may be ridden two handed in a snaffle bit or hackamore.
Any safe saddle with the exclusion of bareback pads may be used. These include English, Western, stock, fender or half breed saddles.
Cattle events must be ridden in Western, stock, fender, or half breed saddles ONLY.

Points Day Classes Available

1. Ranch on the Rail

2. Ranch Pleasure

3. Ranch Trail

4. Ranch Conformation

INTERMEDIATE HORSE/RIDER
Definition: This division is for non-professional riders and horses with some previous show experience. Professional riders are not eligible for this class.
Riders will be required to show horses at the walk, trot and lope.
Any age horse can be ridden one or two handed in a snaffle, hackamore, or a curb bit.
Riders must not swap from one to two hands or vice versa during a class if riding in a curb bit.
Any safe saddle with the exclusion of bareback pads can be used. These include English, Western, stock, fender or half breed saddles.
Cattle events must be ridden in western, stock fender, or half breed saddles ONLY.

Points Day Classes Available
1. Ranch on the Rail
2. Ranch Trail
3. Ranch Reining
4. Ranch Conformation

HERITAGE SNAFFLE BIT
Definition: The purpose of this class is to encourage experienced riders from other disciplines to compete without having to purchase western tack.
Horses must be ridden two handed in a snaffle bit regardless of horse’s age.
Horses must be ridden in fender, stock, or half-breed saddles ONLY.
Riders are ineligible to compete in Open Divisions.

Points Day Classes Available
1. Ranch on the Rail
2. Ranch Trail
3. Ranch Reining
4. Ranch Conformation

OPEN

Definition: This division is for horses and riders with extensive show experience. Professional and non-professional riders are eligible for this division
Junior horses 3 to 5 years of age can be ridden two handed in a snaffle bit, hackamore, or one handed in a curb.
Senior horses 6 years of age and over MUST be ridden one handed in a bridle, split reins, romal or two rein.
Horses must be ridden in Western saddles only.

Points Day Classes Available
1. Ranch on the Rail
2. Ranch Trail
3. Ranch Reining
4. Ranch Conformation

YOUTH
LEADLINE
Definition: This Division is for riders from 2 to 12 years of age who are not confident to ride unassisted.
Riders will be required to show their horses at the walk and trot only.
Horses must be led by a competent person over 16 years of age.
No rider entering this division can enter any other Division
Points Day Classes Available
1. Ranch Pleasure
2. Ranch on the Rail
2. Ranch Trail

GREEN YOUTH

Definition: This division is for inexperienced Youth riders. Riders will be required to show their horses at the walk and trot only. Riders in this Division are ineligible for Intermediate or Open Classes.
Any age horse may be ridden two handed in a snaffle bit or hackamore.
Any safe saddle with the exception of bareback pads can be used. These include English, Western, stock, fender or half breed saddles. No Ranch Cattle events or Ranch Reining available to Green Youth.

Points Day Classes Available
1.Ranch Pleasure
2. Ranch on the Rail
2. Ranch Trail
3. Ranch Conformation

INTERMEDIATE YOUTH

Definition: This division is for youth with some show experience.
Riders will be required to show horses at the walk, trot and lope.
Any age horse can be ridden two handed in a snaffle, or hackamore, or one or two handed in a
curb bit.
Riders must not swap from one to two hands or vice versa during a class if riding in a curb bit.
Any safe saddle with the exception of bareback pads can be used. These include English, Western, stock, fender or half breed saddles.
Cattle events must be ridden in Western, stock, fender, or half breed saddles ONLY.

Points Day Classes Available
1. Ranch on the Rail
2. Ranch Trail
3. Ranch Reining
4. Ranch Conformation

OPEN YOUTH

Definition: This division is for youth with extensive show experience.
Riders will be required to show horses at the walk, trot and lope.
Junior horses 3 to 5 years of age can be ridden two handed in a snaffle bit, hackamore, or one handed in a curb.
Senior horses 6 years of age and over MUST be ridden one handed in a bridle, split reins, romal or two rein.
Horses must be ridden in Western saddles only.

Points Day Classes Available
1. Ranch on the Rail
2. Ranch Trail
3. Ranch Reining
4. Ranch Conformation

GENERAL POINTS DAY RULES

• No horse under 3 years of age may be exhibited.
• No hoof polish/black.
• No braided or banded manes/tails or tail extensions.
• Trimming inside ears is discouraged. Trimming bridle path is allowed, also trimming of fetlocks or excessive (long) facial hair.
• Equipment with silver should not count over a good working outfit. Silver on bridles and saddles is discouraged.
• Holding the saddle horn with either hand will not be penalised in any class.
• Posting or standing in stirrups at extended trot is acceptable.
• No drag allowed in Green Horse, Green Rider or Intermediate Horse/Rider, Heritage Snaffle Bit or Youth classes.
• A ‘professional’ rider has, in the previous three (3) years from the date of competing, received remuneration or compensation for showing or training horses or instructing people in riding or exhibiting.
• A non-professional rider has not, in the previous three (3) years from the date of competing, received remuneration or compensation for showing or training any horse or instructing people in riding or exhibiting.
• Ranch Points Day Winners and placegetters will receive ribbons on Points Day
• Four places will be awarded in each class at Ranch Points Days.
• Points will be allocated according to the number of entries.

Entries 1st 2nd 3rd 4th
4+          4   3     2    1
3            3   2     1
2            2   1
1            1

• In the event of equal points (ties), points are divided, for example, if two horses tie for first place, the first and second points are added and divided by two. No second place points will be given and so on. Where horses tie for fourth place, each will share one point.
• Horse and Rider combinations that compete in more than one Division at a Points Day will only receive End of Year points for the highest division in which they have competed. For example, if a horse and rider combination has competed in both Intermediate Horse/Rider and Open, then this horse and rider combination will only receive End of Year points for the Open division. 
• Competitors may inspect Judge’s Score Sheets after an event by contacting the Official Points Scorer.
• POINTS CANNOT BE AWARDED TO ANY MEMBER WHO IS NOT FINANCIAL

POINTS DAY EQUIPMENT

• Twisted mouthpiece bitsare not permitted to be used on the BCWPC grounds.
• Hackamore This is a flexible, braided rawhide or leather, or rope bosal, the core of which can be either rawhide or flexible cable. A Hackamore must use a complete Mecate rein which must include a tie-rein. Absolutely no rigid material is permitted under the jaws, regardless of how padded or covered. Horsehair bosals are prohibited. This rule does not refer to Mechanical Hackamore.
• Two Rein. This bit and bosal combination is the transition between the hackamore and bridle and can be used on any aged horse. Only one hand may be used on the reins and hands must not be changed. Any number of fingers between reins will be permitted. Both mecate and bridle reins are to be held in the rein hand. When using two rein equipment, bosals may be of any size, constructed of braided rawhide or leather and have a nonmetal flexible core. No iron or foreign substance may be used.
• Snaffle Bit. Conventional O-ring, Egg-butt, or D- ring. The diameter of Snaffle bit rings must be a minimum of 50mm and a maximum of 100mm. The bars must be a minimum of 5/16” (8 mm) in diameter, measured one inch (25 mm) in from the cheek with a gradual decrease to the center of the snaffle. The inside circumference of the ring must be free of rein, curb or headstall attachments which would provide leverage. Entries ridden in a Snaffle bit must be shown with both hands on both reins. Reins must be bridged with the tails of the reins on the opposite side of the neck. The rider’s hands will be carried near the pommel and no further than approximately 50 cm apart. The rider’s hands must be steady with limited movement. Failure to comply with this rule will result in disqualification.
• Curb Bits. A bit that has a solid or broken mouthpiece, has shanks and acts with leverage. All Curb bits must be free of mechanical devices and will be considered a legal standard western bit. Curb bits must have a shank with a maximum length of 216mm and may be fixed or loose. Ports must be no higher than 90mm maximum, with rollers and covers acceptable. Broken mouthpieces, half-breeds and spades are acceptable. When using a curb bit, a curb strap or curb chain is required, but must meet the approval of the judge, be at least 12.5mm in width and lie flat against the jaw of the horse. A broken strap or chain is not necessarily a cause for disqualification.
• Mouthpieces Bars must be round, oval or egg shaped, smooth and unwrapped metal of 8mm to 20mm in diameter, measured 25mm from the cheek. They may be inlaid but must be smooth or latex wrapped. Nothing can protrude below the mouthpiece (bar), such as extensions or prongs on solid mouthpieces than by no more than 1.6mm. The mouthpiece may be two (2) or three (3) pieces. A three-piece will have a connecting ring of 32mm or less in diameter; or a connecting flat bar of 10mm to 20mm measured top to bottom with a maximum length of 50mm, which lies flat in the horse’s mouth; or a connecting roller 10mm to 20mm diameter.
• Romal This is an extension of braided material attached to closed reins. This extension will be carried in the free hand with 40cm spacing between the reining hand and the free hand holding the Romal. The rider’s hand will be around the reins with the wrists kept straight and relaxed, the thumb on top and the fingers closed lightly around the reins. Fingers between the reins are not allowed. Use of the free hand while holding the Romal to alter the tension or length of the reins from the bridle to the rein hand is considered to be the use of two hands except during the hesitation or settling of the horse. The Romal will not be used forward of the cinch or to signal or cue the horse in any way. Any infraction of this rule will be penalised severely by the Judge.
• Slip or gag bits and donut and flat polo mouthpieces are not acceptable.
• Horses must be ridden with a bridle having a bit in the mouth or with a hackamore.

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

• Rope or riata. If used, the rope or riata must be coiled and attached to the saddle.
• Hobbles attached to saddle.
• Tendon Boots, splint boots, bell boots, leg wraps and bandages are allowed in all classes except for Ranch Conformation.
• Glued on shoes and hoof boots are acceptable in all classes.
• Snaffle bit leather chin strap.
• Get down rope

PROHIBITED EQUIPMENT FOR POINTS DAYS

• Martingales
• Draw reins
• Nosebands and tie-downs
• Chain, wire, or metal tie-down or bonnets are prohibited, regardless of how padded or wrapped
• Training tack collars
• Nose bands or bosals on bridles
• Hackamores shall be of rope or braided rawhide with no metal parts.
• Braided rawhide balls across the horse’s nose are not permissible.
• Choke ropes
• Wire around the horse’s neck, nose, or brow band
• Mechanical devices giving the rider undue control over a horse
• Wire of any kind and on any part of the curb device is not permissible.
• Twisted mouthpiece bits are not permitted to be used on BCWPC grounds
• English spurs
• Whips, quirts, bats

POINTS DAY ATTIRE

• Long sleeve shirt, collar (band, stand-up, tuxedo, etc.)
• Western hat (the hat must be on the rider’s head when the exhibitor enters the arena) or ASS approved safety helmet. Safety standard numbers for these helmets are AS-NZS 3838, ARBHS 2012 and ASTM F1163.
• Western pants/jeans
• Western boots.

OPTIONAL ATTIRE FOR POINTS DAYS

• Spurs, chinks, and chaps in ridden classes