The 2023 Gem State Stock Horse season kicked off on May 18th.
New stuff:
- We have two shows this year, both at the Idaho Horse Park
- Both our shows will have NRCHA and Intermountain Reined Cowhorse Association approved Horse Show Classes! The July show will also include an NRCHA/ImRCHA Derby and a NRCHA Bridle Spectaculars/Super Spectacular.
- We’ve updated a few class names and eligibility requirements to stay consistent with the new NRCHA rules. See the class list for explanations, names, and earnings caps.
How do I get a year-end award?
- You have to show at BOTH of our shows (May 19-21 and July 6-9).
- You have to enter the same Gem State class at both.
- Your placing will be determined by the number of horses you beat at each show.
- You must receive a score greater than 0 in 66% of your runs.
- ALL ties will be broken by the highest cumulative cow score.
Saddles
There’s a few rules:
- You must be present at the banquet to win the saddle.
- If you’ve won a Gem State saddle for the same class in a previous year, you won’t be eligible.
- The saddle will be provided by donations from our generous sponsors and the hard work of our board. If you don’t like the saddle, or don’t think it’s something you’ll use or cherish, consider requesting to pull your name from the draw. You’ll still have your buckle and your championship, and someone else might get the chance at something they’ll truly treasure!
Checks
What's with the multiple associations and all these acronyms I keep seeing?!
Entering an NRCHA class means that you’ll be working towards qualifying for the NRCHA World Show in your class, adding to you and your horse’s official NRCHA Lifetime Earnings, and competing for extra added money.
ImRCHA: Intermountain Reined Cowhorse Association. A regional alliance of Reined Cowhorse shows in the Northwest. Intermountain classes are an add-on to NRCHA classes, meaning you won’t make a separate run to compete in them and you can’t enter them without also entering the NRCHA class. You’ll be competing for year-end points in the circuit! Circuit winners get great prizes at the year-end banquet.
GSSHA: That’s us! You’ll see our club referred to as Gem State Stock Horse Association, GSSHA, or simply Gem State. We’re a grassroots club that offers a welcoming, friendly place to show for brand new members and Million Dollar Riders alike.
Our club show classes do not have added money, but you may win a small check from our $15/entry jackpot. You’ll also compete for points for our highly acclaimed year-end awards.
What do I enter? It’s totally up to you. Gem State and NRCHA classes run concurrent, which means that you’ll make just one run even if you enter both associations. You can also enter NRCHA without entering Gem State, or you can enter Gem State without entering NRCHA.
If want to show in the Futurity, Derby, or Bridle Spectacular classes, the choice is easy. We only offer Gem State options for those classes.
Show Info
Entries & Deadlines
Limited Aged Event and Spectacular classes are due 5/10 by 9 PM.
Horse Show classes are due by 12 PM the day before the class starts.
A $100 late fee will be added if you enter after that deadline. Late entries to herd work classes will not have fresh cattle.
Entries are online only! After you enter, you’ll be redirected to a confirmation page. You’ll also receive an automated email with a summary of your entry. We also have a new entry confirmation page–please check it for errors. If you don’t see your entry, please try again.
Entry Fees/Class List
We offer GSSHA Limited Aged Events and Bridle Spectaculars, plus NRCHA/ImRCHA + GSSHA Horse Show classes. Fees vary by class.
Pattern
Horse Show Classes: #10 Lope Away
Futurity/Derby: #2 Lope Away
Stalls/RVs
Stalls and RV spaces can be reserved through the Idaho Horse Park website.
Judge
Amarillo, TX
More Info
For general inquiries, call Callee Miller at (541) 519- 4748
The show secretary is Nikki Francis – (208) 539-5410
Photo, Video, and Live Scoring
As usual, we will not have an official show photographer or a videographer at our May show.
We’re looking for a Live Scoring sponsor in order to provide this popular service! We’d love to continue offering Live Scoring, but we need your help. Please see our Sponsorship page for details on how your business can support Live Scoring and Gem State Stock Horse.
Did you know we have hats now?
You need one. Multiple designs, colors, and styles available.
Schedule of Events
8 AM – Arena open to futurity and derby horses only.
REINING
- GSSHA Futurity (Open, Limited Open, Non Pro, Non Pro Boxing)
- GSSHA Derby (Open, Limited Open, Non Pro, Non Pro Boxing)
After rein work – arena closed for herd work setup
- GSSHA Futurity (Open, Limited Open, Non Pro, Non Pro Boxing)
- GSSHA Derby (Open, Limited Open, Non Pro, Non Pro Boxing)
- GSSHA Bridle Spectacular/Bridle Super Spectacular/Non Pro Bridle Spectacular/ Non Pro Boxing Spectacular
After Conclusion of Herd Work – breakdown of cutting pen, then open arena for all horses until 7 AM Saturday.
- Lil Buckaroo
REIN+BOX
- NRCHA/GSSHA Box Drive
- NRCHA/GSSHA Non Pro Boxing Spectacular/Non Pro Boxing
- Greener Than Grass
- NRCHA/GSSHA Youth Boxing
FENCE
- GSSHA Derby (Open, Limited Open, Non Pro, Non Pro Boxing)
REIN+FENCE
- NRCHA/GSSHA Open 2 Rein
- NRCHA/GSSHA NP 2 Rein
- NRCHA/GSSHA Open Bridle/ Limited Bridle/ Bridle Spectacular/Bridle Super Spectacular
- NRCHA/GSSHA Non Pro Bridle/Non Pro Bridle Spectacular
- NRCHA/GSSHA Youth Cowhorse
REIN+BOX
- NRCHA/GSSHA Limited Non Pro Boxing/Intermediate Non Pro Boxing
STEER STOPPING
- GSSHA Bridle Super Spectacular Steer Stopping
REIN+FENCE
- NRCHA/GSSHA Open Hackamore
- NRCHA/GSSHA Non Pro Hackamore
Class List & Explanations
Limited Aged Events
CATTLE – $190
ENTRY – $35
JACKPOT – $15
TOTAL – $285
Spectaculars
OFFICE – $45
CATTLE – $210
ENTRY – $35
JACKPOT – $15
TOTAL – $305
Bridle Spectacular:
OFFICE – $45
CATTLE – $190
ENTRY – $35
JACKPOT – $15
TOTAL – $285
Horse Show & Youth Classes
OFFICE – $45
CATTLE – $100
ENTRY – $25
JACKPOT – $15
TOTAL – $185
Gem State REIN + BOXING:
OFFICE – $45
CATTLE – $100
ENTRY – $20
JACKPOT – $15
TOTAL – $180
Gem State YOUTH:
OFFICE – $50
CATTLE – $100
ENTRY – $20
JACKPOT – $0
TOTAL – $175
July NRCHA/ImRCHA Horse Show Fees
| | Add Back | Office Fee | Judge Fee | Cattle Fee | NRCHA Fee | Video Fee | Total Entry | Added Money |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open Bridle | $150.00 | $100.00 | $50 | $85 | $8.00 | $15 | $433 | $950 |
| Int. Open Bridle | $75.00 | $50.00 | $0.00 | $8.00 | $133 | $135 | ||
| Ltd. Open Bridle | $120 | $75.00 | $50 | $85 | $8.00 | $15 | $353 | $400 |
| Non Pro Bridle | $150 | $100 | $50 | $85 | $8.00 | $15 | $408 | $550 |
| Int. NP Bridle | $115 | $75 | $40 | $85 | $8.00 | $15 | $338 | $270 |
| Level 1 NP Bridle | $115 | $75 | $40 | $85 | $8.00 | $15 | $338 | $270 |
| Select NP Bridle | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $8.00 | $0.00 | $8.00 | $0.00 |
| Open Hackamore | $175 | $100 | $50 | $85 | $8.00 | $15 | $433 | $950 |
| Int. Open Hackamore | $75 | $50 | $8.00 | $133 | $135 | |||
| Ltd. Open Hackamore | $115 | $75 | $50 | $85 | $8.00 | $15 | $348 | $400 |
| NP Hackamore | $115 | $75 | $50 | $85 | $8.00 | $15 | $348 | $400 |
| Open Two Rein | $150 | $100 | $50 | $85 | $8.00 | $15 | $408 | $800 |
| NP Two Rein | $115 | $75 | $50 | $85 | $8.00 | $15 | $348 | $400 |
| Youth Cow Horse | $60.00 | $40.00 | $15.00 | $100.00 | $8.00 | $0.00 | $223.00 | $125.00 |
| Youth Cow Horse 13 & U | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $8.00 | $8.00 | $0.00 | ||
| Box Drive | $90.00 | $60.00 | $25.00 | $100.00 | $8.00 | $0.00 | $283.00 | $200.00 |
| NP Boxing | $90.00 | $60.00 | $25.00 | $100.00 | $8.00 | $0.00 | $283.00 | $200.00 |
| Int. NP Boxing | $90.00 | $60.00 | $25.00 | $100.00 | $8.00 | $0.00 | $283.00 | $200.00 |
| Ltd. NP Boxing | $90.00 | $60.00 | $25.00 | $100.00 | $8.00 | $0.00 | $283.00 | $200.00 |
| Select NP Boxing | $0.00 | $0.00 | $8.00 | $8.00 | ||||
| Youth Boxing | $60.00 | $40.00 | $15.00 | $100.00 | $8.00 | $0.00 | $223.00 | $100.00 |
| Youth Boxing 13 & U | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $8.00 | $8.00 | $0.00 |
NRCHA – $500 Added
NRCHA & GSSHA class runs concurrent, pay only 1 cattle fee. GSSHA classes compete for jackpot and points towards year-end awards. NRCHA classes compete for added money.
Open to any rider. Open to 4 and 5 year old horses. Horses must be shown in a hackamore. Includes a rein work and a fence work.
Open to any rider not on the NRCHA Top 30 list. Open to 4 and 5 year old horses. Horses must be shown in a hackamore. Includes a rein work and a fence work.
2022 Changes: As per new NRCHA rules, all riders that are not on the Top 30 Open Rider list are eligible to show in this class.NRCHA – $150 Added
NRCHA & GSSHA class runs concurrent, pay only 1 cattle fee. GSSHA classes compete for jackpot and points towards year-end awards. NRCHA classes compete for added money.
Open to any rider who has won less than $15,000. Open to 4 and 5 year old horses. Horses must be shown in a hackamore. Includes a rein work and a fence work.
2022 Changes: Gem State previously limited this class to riders who had won less than $1500. It is now open to riders who have won less than $15,000.NRCHA – $150 Added
NRCHA & GSSHA class runs concurrent, pay only 1 cattle fee. GSSHA classes compete for jackpot and points towards year-end awards. NRCHA classes compete for added money.
Open to any Non Pro eligible rider. Open to 4 and 5 year old horses. Horses must be shown in a hackamore. Includes a rein work and a fence work.
NRCHA – $300 Added
NRCHA & GSSHA class runs concurrent, pay only 1 cattle fee. GSSHA classes compete for jackpot and points towards year-end awards. NRCHA classes compete for added money.
Open to any rider. Open to horses of any age, as long as they have not been shown down the fence in a bridle until the current show year. Horses must be shown in a two rein. Includes a rein work and a fence work.
NRCHA – $150 Added
NRCHA & GSSHA class runs concurrent, pay only 1 cattle fee. GSSHA classes compete for jackpot and points towards year-end awards. NRCHA classes compete for added money.
Open to any Non Pro eligible rider. Open to horses of any age, as long as they have not been shown down the fence in a bridle until the current show year. Horses must be shown in a two rein. Includes a rein work and a fence work.
NRCHA – $150 Added
NRCHA & GSSHA class runs concurrent, pay only 1 cattle fee. GSSHA classes compete for jackpot and points towards year-end awards. NRCHA classes compete for added money.
Open to Non Pro Boxing eligible riders with any amount of earnings. Open to horses of all ages. Horses must be ridden in NRCHA legal age-appropriate gear. Includes rein work and boxing.
2022 Changes: This class was formerly called the Non Pro Limited.NRCHA – $150 Added
NRCHA & GSSHA class runs concurrent, pay only 1 cattle fee. GSSHA classes compete for jackpot and points towards year-end awards. NRCHA classes compete for added money.
Open to Non Pro Boxing eligible riders with earnings less than $5000. Open to horses of all ages. Horses must be ridden in NRCHA legal age-appropriate gear. Includes rein work and boxing.
2022 Changes: This class was formerly called the $5K Non Pro Limited.NRCHA – $100 Added
NRCHA & GSSHA class runs concurrent, pay only 1 cattle fee. GSSHA classes compete for jackpot and points towards year-end awards. NRCHA classes compete for added money.
Open to Non Pro Boxing eligible riders with earnings less than $1000. Open to horses of all ages. Horses must be ridden in NRCHA legal age-appropriate gear. Includes rein work and boxing.
2022 Changes: This class was formerly called the $1K Non Pro Limited.Open to Non Pro Boxing eligible riders with earnings less than $250. Open to horses of all ages. Horses must be ridden in NRCHA legal age-appropriate gear. Includes rein work and boxing.
NRCHA – $150 Added
NRCHA & GSSHA class runs concurrent, pay only 1 cattle fee. GSSHA classes compete for jackpot and points towards year-end awards. NRCHA classes compete for added money.
pen to any Boxing and Non Pro eligible rider. Open to horses of any age. Horses can be shown in any NRCHA-legal, age-appropriate head gear. Includes a rein work and a box-drive. Learn more >>
2022 Changes: This class was formerly called Advanced Boxing or Step Up Boxing. It also now is a standalone class with its own rein work–you do not have to enter any other classes along with the Box Drive.NRCHA – $75 Added
Open to anyone under 18. Open to horses of any age in NRCHA-legal, age-appropriate headgear. Includes rein work and fence work
2022 Changes: This class was formerly called Youth Fence.NRCHA – $50 Added
Open to anyone under 18. Open to horses of any age in NRCHA-legal, age-appropriate headgear. Includes a rein work and boxing.
2022 Changes: This class was formerly called Youth Limited.Open to anyone under 13. Open to horses of any age in NRCHA-legal, age-appropriate headgear. Includes a rein work and boxing. You must enter the Youth Boxing to enter this class–they run at the same time.
2022 Changes: This class was formerly called 13 & Under Youth Limited.Open to anyone under 8. Open to horses of any age in NRCHA-legal, age-appropriate headgear. Includes a simplified rein work and no cow.