CINCH RSNC World Finals 2023 Classes Explanations

Western Heritage 3 & Below
– #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.

Western Heritage Masters #10 HC (65 & Older)
– Combined ratings must be a #10 rating or below
– Contestants must be aged 65 or above as of December 31st, 2020
– RSNC Western Heritage Rules Apply – walk & trot only, quiet, etc.

#10 HC
– Combined ratings must be a #10 rating or below

#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

Youth #8 HC
– 4 cap on rider, 12 years and under as of January 1st, 2020
– The point earning class for the youth points race

Rated Youth
– Combined ratings must be a #18 rating or below
– All Levels HC – riders must be 18 & under as of January 1st, 2020
– Only #4 & under youth earn points

Youth Beginner (12 & under)
– 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, 2020

#8 HC
– Combined ratings must be a #8 rating 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

Western Heritage Beginner RH #10 HC (1 cap on sorter)
*Will run with Western Heritage rules – (walk/trot/quiet)
– Combined ratings must be a #10 rating or below
– Sorter rating must be a #1 ~ #2 and above must stay in the gate
– Ranch Hand Class – one person must stay in the gate
*Gate horse can work the gate at any speed.

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

Masters #10 HC:
– Combined ratings must be a #10 rating or below
– Contestants must be aged 50 or above as of December 31st, 2020

#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

#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

#13 Mixed HC
– Combined ratings must be a #13 rating or below
– Combinations of Contestants
o Female/Male
o Female/Youth(18&Under)
o Male/Youth (18&Under)
o Female/Masters (65 & Older)
o Male/Masters (65 & Older)

Non-Pro Futurity HC
– A copy of the horse’s papers must be submitted with entry form by Saturday June 11th, 2022
– Horse must be 4 & under as of January 1st, 2022
– Riders rated #5 & Under
– #5 & under rated rider can hold gate – $75 to hold gate
– Riders have to have ridden in 5 shows or 50 rides to be qualified for the added money
– Ranch Hand Class

Open Futurity HC
– A copy of horse’s papers must be submitted with entry form by Saturday June 11th, 2022
– Horses must be 4 & under as of January 1st, 2022
– Riders rated #6 & up, lower rated riders can ride but will ride as a #6
– Riders have to have ridden in 5 shows or 50 rides to be qualified for the added money
– Normal sorting class everyone is charged a fee

#11 Ranch Hand HC (4 cap sorter)
– Combined ratings must be a #11 rating or below
– Can have 8 picks – 4 sort & 4 gate if rated #4 or below
– Can only have 4 picks as the gate holder if rated #5 or above
– Ranch Hand Class – one person must stay in the gate
– You cannot compete in a position (sort/gate) more than 5 times

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

Lucky Duck
– Any team first out of the money is automatically entered into the class. Also, individual riders will be randomly entered for being a good sportsman, for falling off of their horse, other unfortunate circumstances, or other random acts of kindness.
– No entry fee – ride for $2,000 cash for 1st place team, prizes through 5th place teams.