Ranch
Horse Versatility Clinics
and Horse Shows
At
Rafter 6B Ranch
7830 Mears Rd. Auburn, CA95602
Clinics
hosted once a month by clinician Chris Bugenig. Learn through
detailed instruction the training process in developing the
versatile ranch horse from a local and reputable professional.
The
clinics will be progressive and include:
1.
Ranch Trail- Introducing obstacles found on the ranch
2. Ranch Cutting & Sorting- Establishing control using
the flag and cattle
3. Ranch Roping- Using a dummy steer & tracking live cattle
4. Ranch Riding- Developing speed control at all gaits
5. Ranch Ground Manners- Developing a quiet mind
FOR
CLINIC INFORMATION AND TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT IN THESE CLINICS,
CONTACT
Clinics will begin at 10AM for dry work and
8AM for cattle work.
ADULTS $100/session dry
$135/session with cattle
YOUTH $75/session dry
$100/session with cattle
Please bring your lunch.
Auditors are welcome @ $20/session
To
enter: Send your name, your horse’s name and division to rafter6b.ranch@gmail.com
or call (530) 888-1306.
NEW
ON THE SHOW TEAM CLAUDIA
MCGILVRAY AND PEPINICS NEW REMEDY
Rafter
6B Ranch
Presents “The Versatile Ranch Horse Series”
The
Rafter 6B Ranch presents their 3rd Annual competition horse
show which showcases the ranch horse.
This
series was created using the NRCHA/AQHA Versatility Ranch
Horse Competition rules as a guideline only to provide a
competition that more of our local clientele would enjoy
and that would showcase the many talents of their ranch
type horses.
Our
version of the Ranch Horse competition demonstrates the
versatility of the ranch horse in five categories: ranch
conformation, ranch riding, ranch reining, cow work and
ranch trail. So come on down and join the fun.
THE
CLASSES: Ranch Conformation: The
ranch conformation class will be based on balance, structural
correctness, breed and sex characteristic, and degree of muscling,
with balance being the most important. Horses are to be shown
in a good working halter (rope, braided, nylon or plain leather).
All sexes
will be judged in one class, by division. Horses will walk
to the judge one at a time then trot straight to a cone. At
the cone, the horse will continue trotting, turn to the right
and trot toward the right wall or fence of the arena. After
trotting, horses will be lined up head to tail for individual
inspection by the judge. The judge shall inspect each horse
from both sides, front and rear.
Ranch
Riding:(Patterned Riding) This
class shows the horse s ability to move at a working speed
with a rider. Horses will be shown individually (at various
gaits, such as the walk, trot, or lope-depending upon the
Division), while completing a posted riding pattern in the
arena.
A horse
will be given credit for traveling with his head held in a
normal position, ears alert and moving at a natural speed
for the gait requested. Horses will be asked to extend the
lope or the trot in at least one direction.
Credit
also will be given for making a smooth transition between
the gaits, for keeping the correct lead and for maintaining
the gait until the pattern asks for a change. A rider must
show his horse with only one hand on the reins, unless the
horse is five years old or younger and is being shown in a
snaffle bit or bosal.
Ranch
Reining: This class shows the
ability of the ranch horse to rein. Each contestant will perform
individually.
Each
Division will have its own pattern and work as explained below.
Patterns will be posted for your review at the show.
Maneuvers are: Run circles at speed or collected, lead changes,
sliding stops, spins, and roll back.
Open:
Run the designated pattern as written. Then call for the cow,
box it, make at least 2 turns (one each way) on the fence, take
down your breakaway rope or circle cow left and right circle
(your option).
Limited: Run the pattern
as designated; simple changes will not be penalized but flying
changes may be credited.
Super-limited: Walk/jog
the pattern as written.
Ranch
Trail: This class contains a course
with a minimum of six obstacles and is designed to show a
horses ability and willingness to perform several tasks that
might be asked of him during the course of a normal days ranch
work.
Whenever
possible, realistic or natural obstacles will be used and
we may set up the course outside the arena in a natural setting.
The horse
will be judged on three gaits, walk, trot and lope performed
between the six obstacles to be determined when the judge
chooses the patter. A horse will be rewarded with higher credit
for performing these gaits on the correct lead and with an
alert attitude.
Mandatory
obstacles will include dragging a log and opening and closing
a gate. Some optional obstacles might include crossing a water
hazard, crossing a bridge, unbridling and bridling, picking
up all four feet and roping a stationary steer. Super-limited
will walk/jog only.
Cow
work: Open: Option 1: Cut
a numbered cow as called from the herd, hold it from the herd
ranch cutting, then take it down the fence between the fence
and a cone and put it in the pen. Total time allowed 2 minutes.
Option
2: Ranch cut 2 cattle
Limited:
Box a cow at the end of the arena, take it down
the fence between the fence and a cone and put it in the pen.
Total time allowed 2 minutes.
Super limited: Drive
the cow from the end of the arena into the pen. Total time allowed
2 minutes.
Youth:
Riders 17 and under. Will work as described in LIMITED
or may enter SUPER LIMITED YOUTH and
will work same as SUPER-LIMITED.
