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WIFQHA 2008 2 Year Old Futurity

Please Help Our Show Secretary by Pre-entering Shows!

Thanks to everyone who takes the time to get entry forms completed and mailed to our Show Secretary before horse shows. Our pre-entry system works well, but we REALLY need people to mail in the forms. Otherwise our show mornings get very hectic! Pre-entries of Halter and Cattle classes are especially appreciated. Cattle classes require pre-entries so we know how many cattle to have on the show grounds. Our Entry Form has information on how to pre-enter shows.

Conformation Classes

The judge will judge each class with the clear idea of placing the best "Foundation Quarter Horse" with working performance conformation characteristics highest. The horse will be judged on type and conformational correctness only. Horses are not penalized for scars or brands.

Youth will have the opportunity to show in their own Aged Performance Mare and Gelding classes.

Any horse that is 4 years old or older must compete in at least one performance class to be allowed to compete in any performance conformation class.

Performance Classes

Horse's performance ability and willingness is to be judged. Working tack shall be used. An excess show of silver on saddles or bridles is not allowed.

Separate age divisions will be offered for horses in performance classes dividing them into ages 5 and under and 6 and over.

Ranch Riding

A horse will be shown at three gaits - the walk, trot, and lope. He will also be asked to reverse away from the rail, to stop and to back. The judge may ask for an extended trot or lope. A horse will be given credit for traveling as he would if he were going across a pasture - head held in a normal position, ears alert and moving at natural speed for the gait requested.

In-Hand Trail

This class is available only to yearlings and two year olds and must be divided accordingly. The judge must approve class pattern prior to posting by show management.

The judge shall look for a horse that can proceed through the course with the least amount of exhibitor influence and still be correct; a willing attitude; trust in and responsiveness to their handler; and free and natural gaits. Handlers must keep a hand on the gate at all time as they negotiate this obstacle. Judges should consider the following as undesirable: unnecessary delay when approaching obstacles; pulling back or attempting to run off; bad attitude; displays of aggression or resentment toward handler; losing control of the gate.

Ranch Horse Trail

This class contains a course with a minimum of six obstacles that is designed to show a horse's ability and willingness to perform several tasks that might be asked of him during the course of a normal day's ranch work.

The horse will be judged on three gaits - walk, trot, and lope - performed between the six obstacles to be determined when the judge sets the course. A horse will be rewarded with higher credit for performing these gaits on the correct lead and with an alert attitude. Horses that travel with an unnaturally slow gait or with their head held too low will be penalized. If a horse refuses an obstacle three times, he shall be directed to continue on to the next obstacle.

Ranch Cutting

This class is designed to show a horse's ability to separate a cow from the herd, hold that cow away from herd, drive that cow away from herd and to pen it.

Working Ranch Horse

This class combines the reining ability and cow sense of the horse and will be judged on horse's ability, cowsense, and smoothness. Each contestant will perform individually. First with the reining pattern and then releasing one cow into the arena.

Working Cow Horse

Both the cow work portion of this event and the reined work portion are mandatory. For an ideal cow work, each contestant, upon receiving a cow in the arena, shall hold the cow on the prescribed end of the arena for sufficient time to demonstrate the ability of the horse to contain the cow on that end. After a reasonable amount of time, the contestant shall take the cow down the fence, making at least one turn each way on the fence. The contestant shall then take the cow to an open part of the arena and circle it at least once in each direction.

Cutting

Each horse is required to enter the herd sufficiently deep enough to show his ability to make a cut. One such deep cut will satisfy this rule. Failure to satisfy this requirement will result in a three point penalty.

Reining

Each contestant will perform the required pattern individually and separately. All horses will be judged immediately upon entering the arena and judging will cease after the last maneuver. Any fault incurred prior to the commencement of a pattern will be scored accordingly.

Ranch Reining

This class follows the rules of WIFQHA Reining listed above. However, sliding plates are not allowed and contestants will not be held to as high a standard as those in the reining class.

Roping Events

The purpose of a WIFQHA Roping class is to provide an opportunity for the horse to demonstrate and be judged on its natural talent and ability, its willingness to perform, and the level of training that makes it suitable for competitive timed roping events. The rope horse will be evaluated through a series of individually judged maneuvers that when combined result in a score that most accurately exemplifies that rope horse's ability to allow its rider to catch and handle a calf and/or steer most efficiently and effectively.

Calf Roping

The calf roping horse will be judged on manners in the box, scoring, speed to calf, rating calf, stopping, working the rope and its manners while the roper is returning to horse after the tie has been made.

Breakaway Roping

Available in the open, amateur and youth divisions, this is a timed event with a one-minute time limit.

Team Roping - Heading & Heeling

The heading horse shall be judged on the rate of speed to steer, ability of horse to rate, check, turn and set steer in position for heeler.

The heeling horse will be judged on ease of manner in which he turns and prepares for heeler's position to throw loop and stretch steer.

Steer Stopping

The horse shall be judged on the rate of speed to steer, ability of horse to rate, check, and stop the steer. The horse will start in the box.

Barrel Racing

This is a timed event. The standard cloverleaf pattern is to be used, with the contestant having the option of running to either the left or right barrel first. Two stop watches and a flag man will be used if an electronic eye is unavailable. A five second penalty will be assessed for each barrel down at the end of the run. Either or both hands may be used on the reins.

Pole Bending

This is a timed event with the standard six-pole pattern. The contestant has the choice of which side to start from. They must first run to the end pole, weave the poles back to the first pole, weave the poles back to the end pole, and then run to the finish line. Two stop watches and a flag man will be used if an electronic eye is unavailable. A five second penalty will be assessed for each pole down at the end of the run. Either or both hands may be used on the reins. A contestant will be disqualified if the pattern is broken.

Team Penning

Within a 90 second time limit, a team of three must cut from the herd and pen three head of cattle with the assigned (same) identity number or colored neckband. The fastest time wins.

Team Sorting

In a 2 minute time limit, a team of three shall sort out and move 10 head of cattle across the foul/start line in numerical order. The fastest time, or most cattle sorted, wins.


Home Statement Of Purpose Membership Information Members Meetings Officers Rule Book Shows And Events Annual Banquet Foundation Percentage Register A Horse Links Contact Us	Home WIFQHA Classes Show Bill Show Results Entry Form Show Questions WIFQHA 2008 2 Year Old Futurity Please Help Our Show Secretary by Pre-entering Shows! Thanks to everyone who takes the time to get entry forms completed and mailed to our Show Secretary before horse shows. Our pre-entry system works well, but we REALLY need people to mail in the forms. Otherwise our show mornings get very hectic! Pre-entries of Halter and Cattle classes are especially appreciated. Cattle classes require pre-entries so we know how many cattle to have on the show grounds. Our Entry Form has information on how to pre-enter shows. Conformation Classes The judge will judge each class with the clear idea of placing the best "Foundation Quarter Horse" with working performance conformation characteristics highest. The horse will be judged on type and conformational correctness only. Horses are not penalized for scars or brands. Youth will have the opportunity to show in their own Aged Performance Mare and Gelding classes. Any horse that is 4 years old or older must compete in at least one performance class to be allowed to compete in any performance conformation class. Performance Classes Horse's performance ability and willingness is to be judged. Working tack shall be used. An excess show of silver on saddles or bridles is not allowed. Separate age divisions will be offered for horses in performance classes dividing them into ages 5 and under and 6 and over. Ranch Riding A horse will be shown at three gaits - the walk, trot, and lope. He will also be asked to reverse away from the rail, to stop and to back. The judge may ask for an extended trot or lope. A horse will be given credit for traveling as he would if he were going across a pasture - head held in a normal position, ears alert and moving at natural speed for the gait requested. In-Hand Trail This class is available only to yearlings and two year olds and must be divided accordingly. The judge must approve class pattern prior to posting by show management. The judge shall look for a horse that can proceed through the course with the least amount of exhibitor influence and still be correct; a willing attitude; trust in and responsiveness to their handler; and free and natural gaits. Handlers must keep a hand on the gate at all time as they negotiate this obstacle. Judges should consider the following as undesirable: unnecessary delay when approaching obstacles; pulling back or attempting to run off; bad attitude; displays of aggression or resentment toward handler; losing control of the gate. Ranch Horse Trail This class contains a course with a minimum of six obstacles that is designed to show a horse's ability and willingness to perform several tasks that might be asked of him during the course of a normal day's ranch work. The horse will be judged on three gaits - walk, trot, and lope - performed between the six obstacles to be determined when the judge sets the course. A horse will be rewarded with higher credit for performing these gaits on the correct lead and with an alert attitude. Horses that travel with an unnaturally slow gait or with their head held too low will be penalized. If a horse refuses an obstacle three times, he shall be directed to continue on to the next obstacle. Ranch Cutting This class is designed to show a horse's ability to separate a cow from the herd, hold that cow away from herd, drive that cow away from herd and to pen it. Working Ranch Horse This class combines the reining ability and cow sense of the horse and will be judged on horse's ability, cowsense, and smoothness. Each contestant will perform individually. First with the reining pattern and then releasing one cow into the arena. Working Cow Horse Both the cow work portion of this event and the reined work portion are mandatory. For an ideal cow work, each contestant, upon receiving a cow in the arena, shall hold the cow on the prescribed end of the arena for sufficient time to demonstrate the ability of the horse to contain the cow on that end. After a reasonable amount of time, the contestant shall take the cow down the fence, making at least one turn each way on the fence. The contestant shall then take the cow to an open part of the arena and circle it at least once in each direction. Cutting Each horse is required to enter the herd sufficiently deep enough to show his ability to make a cut. One such deep cut will satisfy this rule. Failure to satisfy this requirement will result in a three point penalty. Reining Each contestant will perform the required pattern individually and separately. All horses will be judged immediately upon entering the arena and judging will cease after the last maneuver. Any fault incurred prior to the commencement of a pattern will be scored accordingly. Ranch Reining This class follows the rules of WIFQHA Reining listed above. However, sliding plates are not allowed and contestants will not be held to as high a standard as those in the reining class. Roping Events The purpose of a WIFQHA Roping class is to provide an opportunity for the horse to demonstrate and be judged on its natural talent and ability, its willingness to perform, and the level of training that makes it suitable for competitive timed roping events. The rope horse will be evaluated through a series of individually judged maneuvers that when combined result in a score that most accurately exemplifies that rope horse's ability to allow its rider to catch and handle a calf and/or steer most efficiently and effectively. Calf Roping The calf roping horse will be judged on manners in the box, scoring, speed to calf, rating calf, stopping, working the rope and its manners while the roper is returning to horse after the tie has been made. Breakaway Roping Available in the open, amateur and youth divisions, this is a timed event with a one-minute time limit. Team Roping - Heading & Heeling The heading horse shall be judged on the rate of speed to steer, ability of horse to rate, check, turn and set steer in position for heeler. The heeling horse will be judged on ease of manner in which he turns and prepares for heeler's position to throw loop and stretch steer. Steer Stopping The horse shall be judged on the rate of speed to steer, ability of horse to rate, check, and stop the steer. The horse will start in the box. Barrel Racing This is a timed event. The standard cloverleaf pattern is to be used, with the contestant having the option of running to either the left or right barrel first. Two stop watches and a flag man will be used if an electronic eye is unavailable. A five second penalty will be assessed for each barrel down at the end of the run. Either or both hands may be used on the reins. Pole Bending This is a timed event with the standard six-pole pattern. The contestant has the choice of which side to start from. They must first run to the end pole, weave the poles back to the first pole, weave the poles back to the end pole, and then run to the finish line. Two stop watches and a flag man will be used if an electronic eye is unavailable. A five second penalty will be assessed for each pole down at the end of the run. Either or both hands may be used on the reins. A contestant will be disqualified if the pattern is broken. Team Penning Within a 90 second time limit, a team of three must cut from the herd and pen three head of cattle with the assigned (same) identity number or colored neckband. The fastest time wins. Team Sorting In a 2 minute time limit, a team of three shall sort out and move 10 head of cattle across the foul/start line in numerical order. The fastest time, or most cattle sorted, wins.
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