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

CHRIS BUGENIG AT (530)888-1306 OR EMAIL: rafter6b.ranch@gmail.com

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.

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