CINCH RSNC World Finals 2025 Classes Explanations

Western Heritage #6 HC (#3 cap on rider)
– #6 HC Class (3 cap on rider)
– RSNC Western Heritage Rules Apply – walk & trot only, quiet, etc.

Western Heritage All Levels HC
– Combined ratings will be a #18 rating or below
– RSNC Western Heritage Rules Apply – walk & trot only, quiet, etc.

#10 HC Western Heritage Legends Class (65 & Older)
– Combined ratings must be a #10 rating or below
– Contestants must be aged 65 or above as of December 31st, 2025
– RSNC Western Heritage Rules Apply – walk & trot only, quiet, etc.

Youth #8 HC
– 4 cap on rider, 12 years and under as of January 1st, 2025
– The point earning class for the youth points race

#10 HC (#8 cap on rider)
– Combined ratings must be a #10 rating or below
– Rider cannot be rated higher that a #8

Rated Youth
– Combined ratings must be a #18 rating or below
– All Levels HC – riders must be 18 & under as of January 1st, 2025
– Only #4 & under youth that are 12 years and younger earn points

Pro Futurity HC
– Horse’s papers must be submitted with entry form by 9am Sunday June 8th, 2025, or pay a $50 fine
– Horses must be 4 & under (Born after January 1st, 2021)
– Riders rated #6 & up, lower rated riders can ride but will ride as a #6
– Riders have to have ridden in 5 shows to enter
– Riders have to have 100 rides to be qualified for the added money
– Normal sorting class everyone is charged a fee

Non-Pro Futurity HC
– Horse’s papers must be submitted with entry form by 9am Sunday June 8th, 2025, or pay a $50 fine
– Futurity horse must be 4 & under (Born after January 1st, 2021)
– Riders rated #5 & Under
– #5 & under rated rider can hold gate – $75 to hold gate
– Riders have to have ridden in 5 shows to ride
– Riders have to have 100 rides to be qualified for the added money
– Ranch Hand Class (Futurity horse must sort)

#14 Ranch Hand HC
– Combined ratings must be a #14 rating or below
– Can have 8 picks (4 sort & 4 gate)
– Ranch Hand Class – one person must stay in the gate
– You cannot compete in a position (sort/gate) more than 5 times

#4 non-handicap class:
– Only the Beginner, Graduated Beginner, Graduated Rookie members will earn points toward the Beginner/ Graduated Beginner/ Graduated Rookie Saddle
– Combined rating must be a #4 or below

Masters #10 HC:
– Combined ratings must be a #10 rating or below
– Contestants must be aged 50 or above as of December 31st, 2025

#8 HC
– Combined ratings must be a #8 or below

Rookie #11 HC (2 cap on sorter)
– Combined ratings must be a #11 rating or below
– Sorter rating must be a #2 or below – #3 or above must stay in gate
– If both partners’ ratings are #2 or below – they can sort normally (rotate)

#6 HC w/#4 Incentive
– Combined ratings must be a #6 rating or below
– If a team is rated #4 or below, 50% of their entry will be placed in an incentive side pot for top incentive teams

Open Sort
– Combined ratings will be a #18 rating or below
– NO Handicap
– 5 floor – no contestant can enter rated #4 or below

#10 Youth Beginner Adult Gate
– Combined ratings must be a #10 rating or below – #10HC
– 1 cap on sorter (Youth) – Adult gate (no charge for adult)
– Youth contestants must be 12 or below as of January 1st, 2025

#18 HC 3 Man / 2 Gate Sort
– Combined ratings must be a #18 rating or below
– Arena is arranged with 2 arenas to sort within
– All teams will be run in the Outdoor Covered Arena

Graduated Rookie Sort #6 HC
– Combined ratings must be a #6 rating or below
– 3 cap on rider – any #3 or below can participate
– Only the Rookie and Graduated Rookie members will earn points toward the Beginner/Rookie/Graduated Rookie Saddle

All Levels HC
– Combined ratings will be a #18 rating or below

#13 HC Gold Shootout
– Combined ratings must be a #13 rating or below
– Must be a gold or platinum member to enter
– 6 ride limit – pick 5 draw 1 or draw up to 6
– To qualify for added money contestant must have 5 shows and 100 rides

#2 Beginner Sort (on 6 head)
– Riders must be #1 rated riders
– There will be 5 numbered cattle and 1 blank in pen

#9 HC Gold Shootout
– Combined ratings must be a #9 rating or below
– Must be a gold or platinum member to enter
– 6 ride limit – pick 5 draw 1 or draw up to 6
– To qualify for added money contestant must have 5 shows and 100 rides

Open HC Gold Shootout
– HC at a #18
– Riders must be rated a #6 or above
– Must be a gold or platinum member to enter
– 3 ride limit – no mandatory draw
– To qualify for added money contestant must have 5 shows and 100 rides

#12 HC (#3 cap on gate rider)
– Combined ratings must be a #12 rating or below
– Gate rider cannot be rated higher than #3
– If both partners’ ratings are #3 or below – they can sort normally (rotate)

#18 HC Bareback/Bridleless
– Combined ratings will be a #18 rating or below
– All Levels HC
– Must ride either bareback or bridleless

Lucky Duck (Bracket Sort)
– The lucky duck bracket sort is limited to the first 32 teams to sign up. Teams with the first option to enter are sorting teams that were 1 Out of the money in each class. Remaining spots will be drawn from nominated contestants for good deeds or bad luck.
– The bracket sort will have 5 rounds. 1st round will have 32 teams, 2nd Round 16 teams, 3rd round 8 teams, 4th round 4 teams, 5th round the final 2 teams. Teams that make it to the 3rd round will run during Saturday’s Finals Night.
– Bracket Sort Rules: This class is a #18 Handicap. Two teams will start behind the line. The announcer will say “Cattle Are ready, cattle number …”. Once the number is called the time starts. The team that has the higher score when time expires for both teams will advance to the next round. If a team receives a no-time, time is stopped, and the other team automatically advances.
– If a re-ride is required both teams will re-ride immediately.
– This is a head-to-head race, not an average. Winners of the race advance to the next round until two teams remain. PRIZES FOR THE TOP 2 PLACES.
– This is a 100% Payback class AND PAYS 2 SPOTS.