2023 Congress Futurity and Stakes Book

Congress Futurity Classes

Payment Schedule

Nomination Payment Due .................April 1

Sustaining Payment Due .....................June 1

Final Payment Due ...........................August 1

Entries Open Online March 15

*2-Year-Old Maiden Open Western Pleasure Futurity (Open, Ltd, SBB) - Est. Purse $140,000

Presented by Coughlin Automotive

*2-Year-Old Maiden Open Hunter Under Saddle Futurity

(Open, Ltd, SBB) - Est. Purse $80,000

Presented by Good Better Best Ltd Presented by The Equine Chronicle

*3-Year-Old Open Western Pleasure Futurity (Open & Ltd) - Est. Purse $75,000

*Congress Southern Belle Breeders 3-Year-Old Open Western Pleasure Futurity (Open & Ltd) - Est. Purse $35,000

Must also enter the 3-Year-Old Open Western Pleasure Futurity

*3-Year-Old Non Pro Western Pleasure Futurity (Non Pro, Ltd, SBB) - Est. Purse $75,000

*3-Year-Old Open Hunter Under Saddle Futurity (Open, Ltd, SBB) - Est. Purse $70,000

3-Year-Old Open Ranch Riding Futurity

Est. Purse $40,000

Presented by Headley Quarter Horses

NRHA Open Reining Futurity

(Level 4, 3, 2, 1 & Prime Time) - Est. Purse $275,000

Presented by Friends of the Congress Reining

*For information on Congress Southern Belle Breeders classes see page 24

One-TimePayment DueAugust25

Congress Stakes Classes

Entries for Congress Stakes classes are due online August 25th Entry materials will be available in the Congress Entry Book

*Open Hunter Yearling Longe Line Stakes

(SBB) - Est. Purse $12,000

*Non Pro Hunter Yearling Longe Line Stakes

(SBB) - Est. Purse $8,000

*Open Western Yearling Longe Line Stakes

(SBB) - Est. Purse $12,500

*Non Pro Western Yearling Longe Line Stakes

(SBB) - Est. Purse $10,000

*2-Year-Old Open Hunter Under Saddle Stakes

(Open, Ltd & SBB) - Est. Purse $20,000

Presented by G.W. & Katherine K. Tobin and Allocate Your Assets

2-Year-Old Non Pro Hunter Under Saddle Stakes

(Non Pro & Ltd) - Est. Purse $15,000

*3-Year-Old Non Pro Hunter Under Saddle Stakes

(Non Pro, Ltd & SBB) - Est. Purse $30,000

Maturity Open Hunter Under Saddle Stakes

(Open & Ltd) - Est. Purse $25,000

Presented by Corrival Ranch

Maturity Non Pro Hunter Under Saddle Stakes

(Non Pro & Ltd) - Est. Purse $20,000

Congress Super Sale 2-Year-Old Open Hunter Under Saddle Stakes

Est. Purse $8,250

*3-Year-Old Open Trail Stakes

(Open, Ltd & SBB) - Est. Purse $25,000

Presented by The Janis Family

*For information on Congress Southern Belle Breeders classes see page 24

Congress Stakes Classes Cont.

Entries for Congress Stakes classes are due online August 25th

Entry materials will be available in the Congress Entry Book

3-Year-Old & Over $2,500 Novice Horse Open Trail Stakes

Est. Purse $20,000

Presented by The Janis Family

*4 & 5-Year-Old Open Trail Stakes

(Open, Ltd & SBB) - Est. Purse $35,000

Presented by Equine Sports Medicine

*4 & 5-Year-Old Non Pro Trail Stakes

(SBB) - Est. Purse $20,000

Presented by sea ridge farms

6-Year-Old & Over Maturity Open Trail Stakes

(Open & Ltd) - Est. Purse $20,000

Presented by The Johns Family & Nothin But Nett

Open Working Western Rail Stakes

Est. Purse $30,000

Presented by Headley Quarter Horses

Non Pro Working Western Rail Stakes

Est. Purse $30,000

Presented by Headley Quarter Horses

Open Ranch Trail Stakes

Est. Purse $25,000

Presented by CINCH

Non Pro Ranch Trail Stakes

Est. Purse $20,000

Presented by CINCH

4 & 5-Year-Old Open Ranch Riding StakesEst. Purse $20,000

Presented by Headley Quarter Horses

*For information on Congress Southern Belle Breeders classes see page 24

Congress Stakes Classes Cont.

Entries for Congress Stakes classes are due online August 25th

Entry materials will be available in the Congress Entry Book

Open Ranch Riding Stakes

Est. Purse $25,000

Presented by The Equine Chronicle

Non Pro Ranch Riding Stakes

Est. Purse $25,000

Presented by The Equine Chronicle

Congress Super Sale 2-Year-Old Open Western Pleasure Stakes

Est. Purse $30,000

Congress Super Sale 2-Year-Old Non Pro Western Pleasure Stakes

Est. Purse $25,000

3-Year-Old & Over $2,500 Novice Horse Open Western Pleasure Stakes

Est. Purse $25,000

Presented by The Madness

2-Year-Old Open Western Pleasure Stakes

(Open & Ltd) - Est. Purse $20,000

*2-Year-Old Non Pro Western Pleasure Stakes

(Non Pro, Ltd & SBB) - Est. Purse $25,000

Maturity Open Western Pleasure Stakes

(Open & Ltd) - Est. Purse $30,000

Maturity Non Pro Western Pleasure Stakes

(Non Pro & Ltd) - Est. Purse $30,000

*Maturity $10,000 Limited Horse Open Western Pleasure Stakes

(Open, Ltd & SBB) - Est. Purse $25,000

*For information on Congress Southern Belle Breeders classes see page 24

Congress Stakes Classes Cont.

Entries for Congress Stakes classes are due online August 25th

NRHA Non Pro Reining Stakes

(Level 4, 3, 2, 1, & Prime Time) - Est. Purse $75,000

Open Working Hunter Classic Stakes

Est. Purse $20,000

Presented by Swanson Foundation, Rick & Lori Bucholz

Non Pro Working Hunter Classic Stakes

Est. Purse $15,000

Presented by Turning Point Ranch & McCullough Training Stables

Entry materials will be available in Congress Entry Book NEW

Open Versatility Stakes

Est. Purse $15,000

BARRELS & POLES

NEW ONE-TIME PAYMENT

DUE AUGUST 25

Barrel Racing Sweepstakes - Est. Purse $60,000

Pole Bending Sweepstakes - Est. Purse $35,000

*For information on Congress Southern Belle Breeders classes see page 24

Futurity Rules & Conditions

1. PAYMENT

A. First payments must be submitted online by April 1st.

B. Any horse paid in full and then dropped before the August 1st final payment deadline will have the remaining payments due refunded. The Ohio Quarter Horse Association MUST be notified of the intent to drop the horse before the payment due date to receive the refund.

2. LATE NOMINATION FEE

A. Received online by July 1 - $250 Penalty + Nomination and Sustaining Fees

B. Received online by August 1 - $500 Penalty + Nomination, Sustaining and Final Fees

3. MISSED PAYMENTS

These conditions only apply to entries that paid the Nomination Fee by April 1.

A. Anyone missing the June 1st Sustaining Fee may regain eligibility by paying the following online:

1. By July 1 - $75 Penalty + Sustaining Fee

2. By August 1 - $100 Penalty + Sustaining Fee and Final Payment

B. Anyone missing the August 1st Final Payment, but who has paid Nomination and Sustaining Fees, may regain eligibility by paying the following online:

1. By August 25 - $250 Penalty + Final Payment

C. Anyone missing the June 1st Sustaining Fee and August 1st Final Payment, but who has paid the Nomination Fee, may regain eligibility by paying the following:

1. Ultra Late Fee - $1,000 Penalty + Sustaining and Final Fees

2. Ultra Late Fees and their accompanying payments will NOT be accepted online, but must be made during Congress at the Entry Office in Congress Hall.

3. Ultra Late Fees must be paid at Congress no later than 2:00 p.m. the day before the first go-round of the class to be shown.

4. Futurity entry fees paid during Congress will be added to the purse.

5. Any horse paying an Ultra Late Fee, who is not on an already existing entry, must pay a stall fee at Congress.

D. Anyone who has not made any payments can enter by paying a $2,500 Penalty, plus all missed payments (Nomination, Sustaining, and Final Fees) online by August 25th.

4. REFUNDS

Refunds will not be given for any reason, except as described in rules #1B and #15.

5. SUBSTITUTIONS

If a veterinarian statement is received by the Ohio Quarter Horse Association, stating that a horse entered is no longer able to show, the

owner will be allowed to substitute another horse in the class, providing the substitute horse is owned by the same person who made the original entry. A substitution fee of $200 must accompany the vet statement. Substitutions will be accepted until August 1st ONLY.

6. CHANGE OF OWNER

The Ohio Quarter Horse Association should be notified in writing of a change in ownership of any entry. A copy of the updated registration certificate must be included with the request to change ownership. Notification by phone will be accepted, but will not be considered final until a copy of the updated papers is received in the OQHA office.

7. STALL INFORMATION

A. All horses with all payments made and who will be shown at Congress must have a stall. Payment for stalls must be made online with regular Congress entries by August 25th.

B. Congress Horse Show Entry Books will be mailed in July. The completed entry’s stall should then be submitted online with any other horse show entries. All horse show entries must be submitted by August 25th.

PLEASE NOTE: If you have not received a Congress Horse Show Entry Book by August 1st, please call the OQHA (614) 505-7200 or visit quarterhorsecongress.com.

8. ELIGIBILITY

Congress Futurity and Stakes Classes are open to the following breeds: AQHA, APHA, ApHC, ABRA, IBHA, PHBA and Jockey Club. Reining Futurity entries must have an NRHA competition license.

9. HORSE MARKINGS AND IDENTIFICATION

A. Horses’ identification and age may be verified by their registration papers.

10. NSBA AND CONGRESS RULES AND REGULATIONS

A. Classes will follow NSBA rules, unless Congress stakes and futurity conditions differ from them. In this case, Congress rules shall prevail.

B. All horses that are entered in an NSBA-approved Congress futurity or stakes class will be required to pay a $7.50 NSBA Drug Fee per horse.

C. All futurity entries will require a Certificate of Eligibility. Horses holding a current BCF or SIF certificate will satisfy this requirement. For more information please contact the NSBA office.

11. MEDICATION RULES

A. All Congress Stakes and Futurity events will follow AQHA medication guidelines and rules.

B. All horses shall be subject to laboratory testing at the discretion of the show management.

C. Any owner, exhibitor, trainer or responsible party refusing to submit to laboratory testing will be disqualified and will be subject to disciplinary procedures.

12. INHUMANE TREATMENT

Inhumane treatment of any horse (as defined per AQHA rules VIO200) will be grounds for disqualification of that horse and all awards will be forfeited.

13. FINAL DECISION

Decisions of the judges and show management will be final. Entries will be accepted only upon this condition.

14. DISPUTES

Any dispute as to operation of classes, matters of protocol, procedures in lab testing, show management issues and all other issues shall be decided by the show management. The show management’s decision shall be final and considered acceptable by all exhibitors.

15. RIGHT OF CANCELLATION

The Ohio Quarter Horse Association and the All American Quarter Horse Congress reserves the right to cancel these events without notice and without liability any time prior to the contests. In this case, all entry money will be refunded.

18. RETAINAGE

26% (20% retainage, 6% NSBA) of the entry fees will be used to defray expenses in all NSBA approved performance futurities.

25% (20% retainage, 5% NRHA) of the entry fees will be used to defray expenses in all NRHA reining futurities.

Regular entry fees will be included in the purse. Penalty payments will not be included in the purse.

Ranch Riding Conditions

Nominations are due April 1, 2023. For late nomination and missed payment information, see page 18.

3-YEAR-OLD OPEN RANCH RIDING FUTURITY

Presented by Headley Quarter Horses

Open Division

$15,000 Added

1. RIDER CHANGES

• Foals of 2020

• Estimated Purse: $40,000

A. Riders must be named at the time the final payment is made.

B. It is the exhibitor’s responsibility to report rider changes. Please confirm riders when back numbers are received.

C. Rider changes must be reported to the entry office in Congress Hall no later than 12:00 p.m. the day before the first class.

D. Any horse and/or rider shown that differs from the official class list maintained by the entry office in Congress Hall will result in disqualification of the entry.

2. PAY BACK SCHEDULE

Classes will follow the NSBA pay back schedule.

3. TIES

Ties will be broken by a designated tie-breaker judge.

4. NSBA MEMBERSHIP/HORSE REGISTRATION

NSBA membership of owners and exhibitors is mandatory. Certificate of Eligibility required for horses.

Western Pleasure

2-YEAR-OLD

PLEASE NOTE: This is a closed 2-Year-Old Western Pleasure class. Horses cannot have been shown astride before the start of this class at the All American Quarter Horse Congress.

PLEASE NOTE: All horses must enter the 3-Year-Old Open Western Pleasure to be eligible. Only offspring of stallions that have SOLD in the Congress Southern Belle Breeder’s Stallion Service Auction are eligible. Please visit the Congress website for a current list of stallions.

Hunter Under Saddle

2-YEAR-OLD MAIDEN OPEN

UNDER SADDLE FUTURITY

Presented by Good Better Best Ltd Presented by The Equine Chronicle

PLEASE NOTE: This is a closed 2-Year-Old Hunter Under Saddle class. Horses cannot have been shown astride before the start of this class at the All American Quarter Horse Congress.

Western Pleasure & Hunter Under Saddle Conditions

Nominations are due April 1, 2023. For late nomination and missed payment information, see page 18.

1. THE CONGRESS SOUTHERN BELLE BREEDERS CLASSES

A. Congress Southern Belle Breeders classes will be held concurrently with the following futurity classes (including Open, Limited Open, Non Pro and Limited Non Pro divisions): 2-Year-Old Maiden Open Western Pleasure Futurity, 3-Year-Old Non Pro Western Pleasure Futurity, 3-Year-Old Open Western Pleasure, 2-Year-Old Open Maiden Hunter Under Saddle Futurity, and 3-Year-Old Open Hunter Under Saddle Futurity.

B. Congress Southern Belle Breeders classes will be held concurrently with the following stakes classes (including applicable Open, Limited Open, Non Pro and Limited Non Pro divisions): Yearling Open Western Longe Line Stakes, Yearling Non Pro Western Longe Line Stakes, Yearling Open Hunter Longe Line Stakes, Yearling Non Pro Hunter Longe Line Stakes, 2-Year-Old Non Pro Western Pleasure Stakes, 2-Year-Old Open Hunter Under Saddle Stakes, 3-Year-Old Non Pro Hunter Under Saddle Stakes, Maturity $10,000 Limited Horse Open Western Pleasure Stakes, 3-Year-Old Open Trail Stakes, 4 & 5-Year-Old Open Trail Stakes, and 4 & 5-Year-Old Non Pro Trail Stakes.

C. Entries for the Congress Southern Belle Breeders classes (except the Congress Southern Belle Breeders 3-Year-Old Open Western Pleasure Futurity) are due August 25th. Horses must enter the Congress Futurity or Stakes class to be eligible to enter the corresponding Congress Southern Belle Breeders class.

2. LIMITED DIVISION ENTRY

All entries with eligible riders will automatically be entered in the Limited Open or Limited Non Pro division. No additional payment for the Limited division is required.

3. LIMITED DIVISION ELIGIBILITY

A. Western Pleasure

1. The top 35 Open Western Pleasure (Open & Limited) riders based on monies won in all Congress Open Western Pleasure futurity and stakes classes over the last five years, will not be eligible for the Limited division.

2. The top 15 Non Pro Western Pleasure (Non Pro & Limited) riders based on monies won in all Congress Non Pro Western Pleasure futurity and stakes classes over the last five years, will not be eligible for the Limited Non Pro division.

B. Hunter Under Saddle

1. The top 15 Open Hunter Under Saddle (Open & Limited) riders based on monies won in all Congress Open Hunter Under Saddle futurity and stakes classes over the last five years will not be eligible for the Limited Open division.

2. The top 10 Non Pro Hunter Under Saddle (Non Pro & Limited) riders based on monies won in all Congress Non Pro Hunter Under Saddle futurity and stakes classes over the last five years will not be eligible for the Limited Non Pro division.

4. RIDER CHANGES

A. Riders must be named at the time the final payment is made.

B. It is the exhibitor’s responsibility to report rider changes. Please confirm riders when back numbers are received.

C. Due to the absolute accuracy required to maintain the Congress ineligible rider list, rider changes must be reported to the entry office in Congress Hall no later than 12:00 p.m. the day before the first class.

D. Any horse or rider shown that differs from the official class list maintained by the entry office in Congress Hall will result in disqualification of the entry.

5. “ TWO GO ” FUTURITY CLASSES

• 2-Year-Old Maiden Open Western Pleasure Futurity (Open & Ltd)

• 2-Year-Old Maiden Open Hunter Under Saddle Futurity (Open & Ltd)

A. In the 2-Year-Old Maiden Open Western Pleasure and the 2-Year-Old Maiden Open Hunter Under Saddle, there will be two go-rounds, plus a final for the Open division and a final for the Limited division. The top 12 placings in the first go-round and the second go-round of futurity classes will be eligible for the Open finals. All limited rider finalists in each go-round will be eligible for the Limited Open finals. Entries placing 12th or above in the first go-round are not eligible to show in the second go-round. Entries placing below 12th may show in the second go-round, if they wish. The top 12 placings in the first goround and the second go-round will each receive $500. After the $12,000 go-round money has been deducted from the purse, 60% of the remaining purse will be paid to the Open division finals and 40% will be paid to the Limited Open division finals.

B. A horse must have the same rider in the prelims and finals. Any change in riders between prelims and finals must be approved by the show management, for dire emergencies only.

C. There will be three judges for each go-round. There will be four judges for the open division finals and four judges for the limited division finals. Low score will be dropped.

6. “ ONE GO ” FUTURITY AND STAKES CLASSES - Limited Riders See C. Below

A. All futurity and stakes classes, except the two classes listed in #5 above, will be a one-go format.

B. In the one-go format, the open division will be placed at the conclusion of the go.

C. All Limited riders who enter the arena, show and complete the go are automatically eligible for the limited finals.

D. Limited division finals will run independently on a different day.

E. There will be four judges for the open division and four judges for the limited division. Low score will be dropped.

7. DIVISION OF PURSE

60% of the purse will be paid to the Open division finals and 40% will be paid to the Limited division finals.

8. PAY BACK SCHEDULE

Classes will follow the NSBA pay back schedule.

9. TIES

Ties will be broken by a designated tie-breaker judge. The winner will be determined by final placings.

10. NSBA MEMBERSHIP/HORSE REGISTRATION

NSBA membership of owners and exhibitors is mandatory. Certificate of Eligibility required for horses.

Ineligible Exhibitors List

RIDERS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR: 2023 WESTERN PLEASURE FUTURITY LIMITED OPEN DIVISION

The top 35 Open Western Pleasure riders based on monies won in all Congress Open Western Pleasure futurity and stakes (Open and Limited) classes over the last five years will not be eligible for the Limited Open division.

Brian Ale

Justin Clay Arrington

Brian Baker

J. Cole Baker

Angie Cannizzaro

Andy Cochran

Shannon M. Curl-Holbin

Denton DeBuhr

Danny Desmond

Taft Dickerson

Jason T. English

Gil Galyean

Katie M. Green

Rusty Green

Mike Hachtel

Patrick Heeley

Karen M. Hornick

Houston Huff

RJ King

Kenneth D. Lakins Jr.

Ashley Lynne Lakins

Erin Lieurance

Jeff Long

Paisley R. Mathis

Aaron Moses

Wade Parks

Shane Pope

Stephen C. Reams

Jackie C. Starnes Jr.

Kristy L. Starnes

Blake Weis

Casey L. Willis

Randy Wilson

Katy Jo Zuidema

Timothy S. Zuidema

RIDERS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR: 2023 HUNTER UNDER SADDLE FUTURITY LIMITED OPEN DIVISION

The top 15 Open Hunter Under Saddle riders based on monies won in all Congress Open Hunter Under Saddle futurity and stakes classes (Open and Limited) over the last five years will not be eligible for the Limited Open division.

Dawn M. Baker

Beth Case

Allison J. Clark McDonald

Karen K. Graham

Stacy Lane Huls

Kaitlin Hutchinson

Brian Isbell-Garcia

Scott Allen Jones

Farley M. McLendon

Keith L. Miller

Amber Hanson Pickard

Alyse B. Roberts

Deanna M. Searles

Tami M. Thurston

Judy Zeitler

Ineligible Exhibitors List Cont.

RIDERS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR: 2023 WESTERN PLEASURE FUTURITY LIMITED NON-PRO DIVISION

The top 15 Non Pro Western Pleasure riders based on monies won in all Congress Non Pro Western Pleasure futurity and stakes classes (Non Pro and Limited) over the last five years will not be eligible for the Limited Non Pro division.

Raymond C. Arnona

Justin Clay Arrington

Natasha Blanchard

Becky Galyean

Kristen N. Galyean

Brooke Granzow

Shawn Johnson

Mallory Menard

Courtney Moses

Sarah P. Nimigan

Tessa Lynch Sutton

Kent Ray Taylor

Hillary D. Timchak

Nancy Wilkerson-Ditty

Melissa M. Wilkes

RIDERS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR: 2023 HUNTER UNDER SADDLE FUTURITY LIMITED NON-PRO DIVISION

The top 10 Non Pro Hunter Under Saddle riders based on monies won in all Congress Non Pro Hunter Under Saddle futurity and stakes (Non Pro and Limited) classes over the last five years will not be eligible for the Limited Non Pro division.

Michelle Bauer

Erin Shapiro Boatwright

Laura Bracken

Courtney S. Brockmueller

Caroline L. Cavallo

Angela Fox

Debbie L. Hodde

Sandra Morgan

Olivia Tordoff

Tiina H. Volmer

RIDERS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR: 2023 TRAIL STAKES LIMITED OPEN DIVISION

The top 25 Open Trail riders based on monies won in all Congress Open Trail stakes classes (Open and Limited) over the last five years will not be eligible for the Limited Open division.

Jess Bergantzel

Cody J. Campbell

Charlie Cole

Michael R. Colvin

Ryan M. Cottingim

Terry L. Cross

Martin Doustou

Ashley N. Dunbar-Clock

Chad Evans

Robin Frid

Jason L. Gilliam

Carli Jerrell

Andrea M. Kail

Whitney A. Lagace

Troy Lehn

Carmen Mayabb

Nick Mayabb

Anthony A. Montes

Bradley D. Ost

Jennifer Louise Paul

Cecilia Vatterott

Carly L. Veldman Parks

Bruce Vickery

Shannon M. Walker

Blake Weis

NRHA OPEN REINING FUTURITY

Presented by Friends of the Congress Reining Open to All Breeds • Foals of 2020 (three-year-olds only)

$275,000 estimated Open Purse

$40,000 estimated to Level 4 Winner

PLEASE NOTE: The $1,150 payment enters each horse/rider combination into all eligible divisions, EXCEPT the prime-time division, which requires an additional $100 entry fee, due at the time of the final payment on August 1st.

Futurity

entries who do not pick up their back numbers by NOON the day prior to the class will be SCRATCHED.

Reining Conditions

1. OPEN DIVISION - LEVEL 4 GO-ROUND PAYBACK

There will be one go-round and a finals. All horses will work in the futurity go-round. The top 25 horses, including ties, will advance to the finals. The top 15 horses will receive money in the go-round as follows:

$1,200, $700, $650, $600, $550, $500, $450, $425, $400, $375, $350, $350, $350, $350, $350.

2. OPEN DIVISION - LEVEL 4 FINALS PAYBACK

A. There will be 15 places paid, using the following percentages: 23%, 14%, 10.5%, 9%, 8%, 7%, 6%, 5%, 4%, 3.5%, 3%, 2.5%, 2%, 1.5%, 1%.

B. Places 16-25 will receive $500. The percentages will be figured using the remaining nomination fees (excluding penalty payments) after go-round money has been deducted. The winner will be determined by the finals score.

3. OPEN DIVISION - LEVEL 3

A. This class is open to riders who are eligible according to NRHA rules.

B. All Open Division Level 3 entries will work in the futurity go-round. The top 25 horses, including ties, will advance to the finals.

C. Level 3 Open Finals

1. All eligible horses will work in the Open Division Level 3 finals. There will be 15 places paid as follows: 23%, 14%, 10.5%, 9%, 8%, 7%, 6%, 5%, 4%, 3.5%, 3%, 2.5%, 2%, 1.5%, 1%. These percentages will be paid after deduction of the $500 payments paid to places 16-25, as provided in sub-section b, herein.

2. Places 16-25 will receive $500. The top 25 showing in the Open Division Level 3 finals will be guaranteed the greater of the above percentage paybacks or $500. The winners will be determined by the finals score.

4. OPEN DIVISION - LEVEL 2

A. This class is open to riders who are eligible according to NRHA rules.

B. All Open Division Level 2 entries will work in the open futurity goround. Based on the scores in this go, 15 places will be paid as follows: 23%, 14%, 10.5%, 9%, 8%, 7%, 6%, 5%, 4%, 3.5%, 3%, 2.5%, 2%, 1.5%, 1%.

5. OPEN DIVISION - LEVEL 1

A. This class is open to riders who are eligible according to NRHA rules.

B. All Open Division Level 1 entries will work in the open futurity goround. Based on the scores in this go, 15 places will be paid as follows: 23%, 14%, 10.5%, 9%, 8%, 7%, 6%, 5%, 4%, 3.5%, 3%, 2.5%, 2%, 1.5%, 1%.

6. PRIME-TIME OPEN DIVISION

A. This class is open to riders who are eligible according to NRHA rules.

B. An additional entry fee of $100, due with the final payment on August 1st, is required to enter the prime-time open division.

C. All prime-time open division entries will work in the open futurity goround. Based on the scores in this go, 15 places will be paid as follows: 23%, 14%, 10.5%, 9%, 8%, 7%, 6%, 5%, 4%, 3.5%, 3%, 2.5%, 2%, 1.5%, 1%.

7. IDENTIFICATION OF HORSES

Each entry must have an NRHA competition license.

8. MULTIPLE ENTRIES

Owners may enter more than one horse. A horse may only be entered once. Riders may ride three (3) horses.

9. DESIGNATED RIDER

Riders must be designated no later than August 1st. If the proper rider is not designated, OQHA is not responsible for drawing “back-to-back.”

10. RULES

A. NRHA rules and regulations will prevail in NRHA Open Reining Futurities, unless specific Congress rules differ from them. In this case, Congress rules shall prevail. NRHA membership of owner and exhibitor is required.

B. All horses that are entered in a Congress futurity class will be required to pay a $10.00 NRHA Drug Fee per horse.

11. CHANGE OF CLASS

Upon written request, any entry whose total open class entry fees have been paid may be changed to the NRHA Non Pro Reining Stakes. $600 of the open class fee will be transferred to the NRHA Non Pro Reining Stakes, all other monies will remain in the open class. The request must be made by August 1st.

Online Entry Procedure

Futurities should be entered online only using your computer or mobile device at HorseShowTracker.com. You may select to automatically or manually make payments or adjust future payments. The format is similar to last year’s online entries. Please remember to purchase your stall(s) when submitting online entries for the general horse show, due August 25.

Payment Schedule

Futurity Classes: April 1, June 1, August 1

Stakes, Horse Show Entries, All Stall Payments, Agents & Locations: August 25

Use this QR Code to access a video tutorial on submitting entries.

https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=uaKgO9M-rBk

Use this QR Code to submit your online futurity entries.

https://www.quarterhorsecongress. com/futurity-and-stakes-book