Hi! Welcome to the Gem State Stock Horse Association + StreamlineEquine Eligibility & Class Finder!
A little fine print before you start--please remember that this tool is provided for entertainment and educational purposes only. Your results are not official in any way and all eligibility decisions are made final by the governing board of your association.
Let's begin: Non Pro Eligibility
Happy to help!
You'll answer some questions about your horse-related activities. If you don't qualify for Non Pro status, you'll see a list of why with the corresponding rules!
You are probably not Non Pro eligible
These are unofficial results, but a great starting place! Scroll down to see why you probably don't qualify.
You are not Non Pro eligible. You've won more that $100,000 in Open events, which means you are not and can never be eligible for Non Pro events according to sections 2.1.1 and 2.3.5. I'd say I'm sorry, but you're doing just fine with your six figure earnings!
You are probably not Non Pro eligible. Section 2.2.2.2 explains that advertising for a company or business for remuneration is not allowed for Non Pros.
You are probably not Non Pro eligible. Giving clinics or riding lessons for remuneration of any kind means you are not eligible according to section 2.1.2 of the rulebook.
You are not Non Pro eligible. Training and assisting in training of horses not owned by you, your ranch, or your immediate family means you're not eligible. See section 2.1.4.1 and 2.1.4.2 in the rulebook for definitions of assisting in training and section 2.2 for acceptable Non Pro Activities.
You are not Non Pro eligible. Having someone else pay your entry fees counts as remuneration according to section 2.1.3.3 in the rulebook.
You are not Non Pro eligible because you've accepted remuneration for riding horses within the last five years, even if it's in a different discipline. Please see section 2.1 in the NRCHA rulebook.
You are probably Non Pro eligible!
To become an official Non Pro with the NRCHA, you'll need to declare your status by filling out a Non Pro application and declaration. It will be reviewed by the Non Pro committee. Keep in mind, you'll need to do this yearly. This should be done a month or more before you show, as approval can take up to 30 days.
Gem State Stock Horse Association Non Pro status is a bit more casual. Our show secretary and Board of Directors keeps an eye on entries as they come in and flags ones that we believe don't qualify for Non Pro status. We'll reach out to you if there's a problem with your entry, but there's no need to apply for Non Pro status if you'll only be entering our Club Show classes.
If the difference between NRCHA and Gem State seems confusing, don't worry! We're getting to that part!
On to leveling - Open divisions.
"Leveling" makes sure that there's a place for everyone by limiting what divisions you can enter based on how much money you've won.
You can always enter up and compete against people who have won more than you.
Gem State Stock Horse Association shows have both Club classes and NRCHA classes.
Gem State Club Classes are cheaper to enter and are a great way to get started showing cowhorses. If you show in the same class at all three GSSHA shows, you could win one of our awesome year-end prizes. Gem State classes pay a very small amount of prize money that do not count toward you or your horse's earnings.
National Reined Cowhorse Association (NRCHA) classes pay bigger checks because they have extra money added and more expensive entry fees. The money you win in these classes goes to you and your horse's lifetime earnings. They can also qualify you for Regional awards, or allow you to compete at the annual World Show.
You're welcome to enter both Gem State and NRCHA classes at our shows. This doesn't mean you'll show twice. You'll pay two entry fees and your run will be competitive in both organizations.
Open Gem State Classes
You're going to have to wait a year.
Sorry, but we don't offer classes for two year olds. If you're a current member, you're welcome to bring them to our shows to ride around!
You can technically show your three year old in the Bridle, Two Rein, and Super Spectacular classes. These classes are not age dependent, but they do require the horse to be shown in an NRCHA legal bridle.
If you show your horse in a bridle or two rein, it begins its one and only two rein year (see section 3.7 of the NRCHA rule book).
If you show your three year old down the fence in the bridle, you are no longer eligible to show it in the NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity (see section 10.6.1.3).
Sorry if that's confusing. We did give you fair warning!
Open NRCHA Classes
Because this Class + Eligibility Finder is tailored to shows put on by Gem State Stock Horse Association, there might be some differences between the classes you see in these lists and what your nearest affiliate offers. Ask your show secretary if you're confused!
You're going to have to wait a year.
Sorry, but we don't offer classes for two year olds. If you're a current member, you're welcome to bring them to our shows to ride around!
You can technically show your three year old in the Bridle, Two Rein, and Super Spectacular classes. These classes are not age dependent, but they do require the horse to be shown in an NRCHA legal bridle.
If you show your horse in a bridle or two rein, it begins its one and only two rein year (see section 3.7 of the NRCHA rule book).
If you show your three year old down the fence in the bridle, you are no longer eligible to show it in the NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity (see section 10.6.1.3).
Sorry if that's confusing. We did give you fair warning!
Open Gem State + NRCHA Classes
Because this Class + Eligibility Finder is tailored to shows put on by Gem State Stock Horse Association, there might be some differences between the classes you see in these lists and what your nearest affiliate offers. Ask your show secretary if you're confused!
"Concurrent" means the classes run at the same time.
For example, if you enter both the Gem State Open Hackamore and the NRCHA Open Hackamore, you'll complete just one run. Your score will count towards both divisions, giving you a shot at a check in the NRCHA class and year-end points for the Gem State class.
On to leveling - Non Pro divisions.
"Leveling" makes sure that there's a place for everyone by limiting what divisions you can enter based on how much money you've won.
You can always enter up and compete against people who have won more than you.
Once you've passed the earnings thresholds, though, you can't enter into the lower divisions anymore.
Gem State Stock Horse Association shows have both Club classes and NRCHA classes.
Gem State Club Classes are cheaper to enter and are a great way to get started showing cowhorses. If you show in the same class at all three GSSHA shows, you could win one of our awesome year-end prizes. Gem State classes pay a very small amount of prize money that do not count toward you or your horse's earnings.
National Reined Cowhorse Association (NRCHA) classes pay bigger checks because they have extra money added and more expensive entry fees. The money you win in these classes goes to you and your horse's lifetime earnings. They can also qualify you for Regional awards, or allow you to compete at the annual World Show.
You're welcome to enter both Gem State and NRCHA classes at our shows. This doesn't mean you'll show twice. You'll pay two entry fees and your run will be competitive in both organizations.
On to leveling - Open + Non Pro divisions.
"Leveling" makes sure that there's a place for everyone by limiting what divisions you can enter based on how much money you've won.
You can always enter up and compete against people who have won more than you.
Once you've passed the earnings thresholds, though, you can't enter into the lower divisions anymore.
Gem State Stock Horse Association shows have both Club classes and NRCHA classes.
Gem State Club Classes are cheaper to enter and are a great way to get started showing cowhorses. If you show in the same class at all three GSSHA shows, you could win one of our awesome year-end prizes. Gem State classes pay a very small amount of prize money that do not count toward you or your horse's earnings.
National Reined Cowhorse Association (NRCHA) classes pay bigger checks because they have extra money added and more expensive entry fees. The money you win in these classes goes to you and your horse's lifetime earnings. They can also qualify you for Regional awards, or allow you to compete at the annual World Show.
You're welcome to enter both Gem State and NRCHA classes at our shows. This doesn't mean you'll show twice. You'll pay two entry fees and your run will be competitive in both organizations.