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Versatility Ranch Horse

Versatility Ranch Horse

What is a Versatility Ranch Horse Show? Versatility is the fastest growing segment of the western horse show world. These shows feature five classes meant to exhibit the skills that were required of ranch horses in the old west. Horses then were asked to do a little bit of everything and sometimes a cowboy’s life was trusted to a faithful mount. In modern times riders of all walks can enjoy the pleasure of a well rounded horse, the communication between horse and rider it takes to compete in Versatility will give you so much more confidence in any discipline. The rider that is only interested in casual riding will enjoy learning maneuvers in the ranch reining that translate in easier ride on the trail. The dedicated arena rider will see how well a horse does after taking a break from its usual routine, and any rider will find that chasing cows is plain ol’ fun. Maybe the best part of this fun event is that everyone helps and cheers for each other. Oh sure! There is competition but it is all part of the fun. There are divisions for rank beginners all the way up to advanced riders and there is even a division for the kids. So it is a family sport! There will be four shows this year all with prizes. Belt buckles and prizes are given for year end awards in each division. Come to one of our clinics to get ready for the shows! You will have a great time! This is a brief description of what to expect in each class-
Ranch Trail- Tasks are designed to represent ranch work like opening a gate. This class focuses on the rider guiding their horse over and through obstacles similar to ones you would run into out on the trail. Stepping over fallen trees, walking through water, and dragging logs are a few things to expect. Just like out on the trail every course is different and presents a new challenge.

Ranch Cutting- the rider enters the herd without disrupting it, cuts one cow from the herd, and demonstrates an ability to keep the cow separate. Then it is guided into a pen on the opposite end of the arena from the herd. This represents what cowboys had to do to doctor cows or brand them.

Ranch Riding- In this class all the riders from your division are in the arena with you. The riders are asked to take their horses through different gaits from a walk to a lope. Unlike some western pleasure competitions judges in versatility look for the horse’s natural gait and headset. He is looking for the horse that he would want to ride across the ranch to fix fence or check on the cows. A horse with comfortable gaits that still travels well.

Working Ranch Horse- There are three parts to this class. The first part is Ranch Reining which consists of riding the horse in a pattern of circles, spins, stops and backing. Once your pattern is complete a cow is let into the arena. The horse and rider demonstrate an ability to control the cow by making a series of stops and turns at the end of the arena then turning the cow along the fence. After the turns are complete the rider then ropes, dallies and stops the cow. (Green Horse/Green Rider and Youth don’t have to do the roping portion)

Conformation- In the class the horse is unsaddled and put into just a halter to be shown to the judge. Each horse will be judged on appearance and correctness of it’s build.

2011 Show dates: (Mark your Calendars)
March 26th & 27th VRH Clinic & Fun Show
April 16th Versatility Ranch Horse Show
June 11th Versatility Ranch Horse Show
August 20th Versatility Ranch Horse Show
October 8th Versatility Ranch Horse Show
Entry Fees will be $90 for Adults and $70 for Youth.

Divisions are as follows:

Beginning Novice for those with riding experience just getting started in Versatility
Novice for riders more advanced in their skills.
Intermediate for riders with Versatility show experience and more advanced horses.
Advanced for the highest level of riders and horses.
Youth 17 and under as of January 1st 2011.
Green for Horses and or Riders that have little or no riding experience. Generally the horse or the rider has limited experience.

Note for new contestants: You will be placed in the appropriate division at your first show.Once placed in a division you will compete in that division on that same horse the rest of the year.

Year end awards qualifications. Buckles will be awarded in all qualifying divisions. There is no difference between Professional and Non Pro. Only ability will place you in a division. You must show in at least 3 of the 4 shows. On the day of the show if there is only one rider in a division prizes will not be awarded for that division, but points will count toward year end awards. A rider must compete against another rider in at least two shows to qualify for year end awards. A horse may only be ridden by one rider in a show. Youth may enter other divisions as well. You must compete on the same horse all year for points to count towards year end. If a contestant wishes to participate on more than one horse they may compete in the division they qualify for and a higher division with the second horse.

Click here for a full-set of VRH Rules

Click here for a VRH entry form

All the fun we have at our shows is made possible by our sponsors who support us. I want to thank those who have sponsored our buckles and classes with money. With their help we have been able to continue to put on these shows and to provide prizes, buckles, and ribbons to those participating. Please thank them yourselves.

Friends of Doubletree Sponsors-

Connie Klauser
Jim, Susi & Jaimie Stephens
Maggie Cason
U.S. Tractors
Crawford Boot & Western Wear
Lisa Foxwell
Sissons Feed and Seed
All-Terrain Motor Sports
Boot Barn
Pioneer Sand
Molly’s Custom Silver
The Stockyards Restaurant and Lounge
KWIKI Tire Service

I want you to know that these are special people, so thank them by supporting them and their businesses when you can.

Here is a breakdown of sponsorship options for 2011. All the moneys from Sponsorships will go towards prizes and awards at shows and for year end winners. We will diligently try to put your money towards the awards you would most like to sponsor.

Platinum Sponsor: $400
We will provide a banner to be hung in our arena. We will create a custom 15 second ad spot to be read twice at all of our shows. Your business name and logo will appear in all our news letters and placed on our web-site. You will be invited to be a presenter at our end of the year awards banquet and given a chance to talk about your business. Your business name and logo will be present on our show calendar that is placed around town at local businesses.

Gold Sponsor $300
You will provide a banner to be hung in our arena. We will read a short ad at all our shows. Your business name and logo will be present on our show calendar that is placed around town at local businesses. Your business name and logo will be featured in all our news letters and placed on our web-site.

Silver Sponsor: $200
You can provide a sign up to 10”x 13” to be displayed.
You will be mentioned at all of our shows. Your business name and logo will be featured in all our news letters and placed on our web-site

Bronze Sponsor: $100
You will be listed in our news letter and on our web site.

Friend Of Doubletree Sponsor: Any amount
We appreciate any gift certificate, prizes to be given out, or donations towards helping our shows.
All sponsors will be mentioned and thanked at our end of the year awards dinner!!!

These participants have qualified for the following divisions in 2011 – (Green Horse/Green Rider will be determined at the beginning of the season, Youth qualify by their age as of 1/1/2011)

Advanced	Intermediate	Novice	Beginning Novice
Bonnie Brown	Steve Shelbourn	Paul Finley	Maggie Cason
Mike Harrick	Lyle Mahaffey	Mitzi Kadrmas	Martin Bunting
Daniel Harris	Lisa Foxwell	Sue Mahaffey	Robin Bunting
	Vicki Manganp	Cleve Gibbon	Natalie Shelbourn
	Gwen Almeida	Joyce Bower	Kit Cannon
	Breanne Marcotte	Lori Stephenson	Robert Brown
	John Andrews	Sarah Bowman	Jan Valencia
		Jaimie Stephens	Pam Brown
		Andrew Bowman	Sally Kaufman
		Levi Ellis	Tammy Clark
			Mary Groves
			Mike Pennington

The following pictures are available for sale, there are many others in the collection by Trine Boehnsdalen. You can view her online gallery at the following links.
2006 Gallery || 2007 Gallery

Click on each picture for a larger view.