Columbia Riding Club Show Rules
- The Show Committee makes the final decision on any changes
or disputes that occur during the shows.
- Liability waivers and membership applications and fees must
be paid in advance to receive discount fees at CRC shows.
- If a dispute occurs over a class or placing, the protest
must be brought to the attention of a member of the show
committee, show secretary or show steward.
- Under no circumstances is an exhibitor or spectator allowed
to approach a judge for any reason without a Show Committee
member or show steward present.
- The judge and show committee have the right to excuse all
horses or riders which present a threat or danger to other
horses, riders and spectators from the class or show grounds
and all entry fees will be forfeited.
- Good sportsmanship is expected.
- There shall be no abusive language or actions to any horse
or people at any time, inside or outside of the show
rings.
- Riders must wear proper riding attire.
- No tank tops, halter tops or swimsuits.
- Boots or riding shoes with heels are required.
- It is highly recommended that all riders wear safety
helmets.
- It is mandatory that all junior riders wear protective
headgear for gaming and jumping.
- Wearing helmets will not be penalized in English or Western
pleasure and equitation classes.
- All Halter Classes may be shown in either English or
Western Attire.
- All In Hand Trail Classes no point deductions for
tack.
- All tack changes should be announced to the show committee
at least one class prior to the start of the class.
- Five minutes will be allowed for changes.
- All classes have a one-minute gate call.
- After your number or class has been announced, you have one
minute to enter the show ring.
- No cantering or loping is allowed along outside rails of
show rings.
- All schooling of horses is to be done at a reasonable
distance from the show rings.
- Please leave the gate areas clear for exhibitors to enter
and exit the show rings.
- No lunging in the ring.
- All entries are assigned one number to each horse.
- That number shall be used for the entire year at all CRC
series shows.
- Youth under the age of 18 as of the current year may not
handle/exhibit a stallion.
- There is a $35. 00 returned check fee.
- Anyone previously giving a bad check for entries will be on
a cash only policy for the rest of the show season.
- Anyone paying by check and not paying in full at the time
of sign up must leave an open check.
- All accounts must be paid in full by the end of each
show.
- There will be no cash refunds on entries except for cases
of illness or injury or upon cancellation of a class.
- In case of injury, CRC has the right to call for medical
assistance.
- All dogs must be on a leash, tied to an object or person
with a leash no longer than 6 feet and kept away from show
rings. Please leave aggressive dogs at home.
- All Children under the age 17 must be accompanied by an
adult.
- Please keep manure on CRC property.
- The Columbia Riding Club, its officers and members will not
be responsible for accident, injury or loss of person,
livestock or property.
- By entering a class, you confirm that you agree/understand
these rules.
- Youth A riders = 13 and under as of January 1 of
current year
- Youth B rider = 14-18 as of January 1 of current
year
- Non-pro = adult over the age of 18 as of the current
year, amateur rider
- BeginnerYouth = riders under the 18 and under who are
in their first or second year of showing in any
division
- Open = to all unless otherwise stated, does not include
Lead line
- Lead line = 9 & under who can safety sit on a
horse/pony , may not show in any other division
- Beginner Adult = riders 19 and over who are in their
first or second year of showing in any division
- Jr. Novice Horse = Horses 5 and under in their first or
second year of showing in any division
- Sr. Novice Horse = Horses 6 and over in their first or
second year of showing in any division
- Scratches = must be made at least two classes in
advance for refunds
- Adds = added classes may be made at any time
- All Day = any class with "All Day" will be a
Walk/trot/jog/halt/back class with no cantering or
loping