divisions

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The Open division is open to any professional or non-professional member in good standing, with any horse regardless of past winnings.

The description of armature eligibility is as follows: 

1. Has not received payment, directly or indirectly for riding, training, assisting in training, showing horse(s) at any time during the past five (5) years. 

2. Has not received payment directly or indirectly for instructing another person or conducting a seminar in riding, training, driving or showing a horse any time during the past five (5) years. 

3. Has not had any expenses (including lodging, transportation, mileage, etc.) paid by someone else other than family members. 

4. Premium money won is not considered remuneration. 

5. An Amateur may show in the Open division without losing their Amateur eligibility as long as requirements for an Amateur are still met 

Exhibitors in the youth division must 17 and younger as of January 1 of the current year. A youth may not show in both the youth and novice divisions at the same show.

The Novice division is reserved for individuals with limited riding and showing experience who wish to learn more about showing at a beginner’s pace. Everyone new to ranch horse competition doesn’t necessarily need to start in the novice division. Their skill may be better suited for one of the other divisions. Eligibility for the novice division is as follows: 

1. Adheres to all Amateur eligibility requirements. 

2. Has limited showing experience in any one of the four classes provided. 

3. Once a novice rider earns a combination of three (3) high point or reserve high point all around awards at any Platinum P Ranch show, including Platinum P Ranch Year End  High Point or Reserve High Point in any division, the rider is no longer eligible for this division. No exceptions. 

4. If a member loses their novice eligibility through competition, they may finish that year as a novice. In the future, the member is eligible only for open, amateur, green horse divisions. 

5. Stallions are prohibited in this division. 

A horse is eligible to be shown in this division if the following criteria are met: 

1. Has never won a total of three (3) high point all-around or reserve high point all-around awards at any Platinum P Ranch event. 

2. Has not won a year-end champion or reserve champion in Platinum P Ranch or similar organization. 

3. Has not earned more than five (5) points in any breed association (AQHA, APHA, etc). 

4. Has not earned more than $100 in a national organization (NCHA, NRCHA, NRHA, RHAA, etc) in any western performance discipline, including western pleasure, trail, working cow horse, and cutting etc. 

5. Horses that are eligible for the green horse division may be shown in this division for a total of two show years, (1st year = January 1st - December 31st), regardless of how many times they show in that two (2) year span. 

6. If a green horse is shown in any other divisions prior to showing in the green horse division, the two (2) year limitation starts from the date of the first year shown in any Platinum P Ranch Horse competition. 

7. If a horse loses their green horse eligibility through competition, they may finish that year as a green horse. In the future, that horse is eligible only for other divisions 

ELIGIBLE AGES- 18 and up 

WALK TROT RIDER eligibility and restrictions: 

Horses in this division will show in MODIFIED patterns that are walk trot only . 

A rider is eligible to show in this division if the following criteria is met; 

1. Has never shown OPEN, AMATURE, GREEN HORSE, or NOVICE classes. 

2. Has never won a total of three all around/reserve all around awards at any PLATINUM P RANCH event and has not won a year end champion/ reserve champion in PLATINUM P RANCH or any other similar organization. 

3. Has not earned more than five points in any breed organization (APHA, AQHA, etc.) 

4. Has not earned more than $100 in a national organization (NRHA, NCHA, etc.) 

5. Has not earned more than $100 in any western performance discipline (western pleasure, reining, etc.) 

If a horse loses their eligibility through competition, they may finish that year in WALK TROT ADULT. In the future, that rider is eligible for other divisions. Thereafter, the member is eligible only for Novice, Green Horse, Youth, Amateur or Open Divisions. 

Medical exemptions- If a horse has a vet exemption or a rider has a medical exemption, they can be eligible depending on the circumstance. A discussion must be had with the director of Platinum P Ranch.

ELIGIBLE AGES- 17 and under 

WALK TROT RIDER eligibility and restrictions: 

Horses in this division will show in MODIFIED patterns that are walk trot only . 

A rider is eligible to show in this division if the following criteria is met; 

1. Has never shown OPEN, AMATURE, GREEN HORSE, or NOVICE classes. 

2. Has never won a total of three all around/reserve all around awards at any PLATINUM P RANCH event and has not won a year end champion/ reserve champion in PLATINUM P RANCH or any other similar organization. 

3. Has not earned more than five points in any breed organization (APHA, AQHA, etc.) 

4. Has not earned more than $100 in a national organization (NRHA, NCHA, etc.) 

5. Has not earned more than $100 in any western performance discipline (western pleasure, reining, etc.) 

If a horse loses their eligibility through competition, they may finish that year in WALK TROT ADULT. In the future, that rider is eligible for other divisions. Thereafter, the member is eligible only for Novice, Green Horse, Youth, Amateur or Open Divisions. 

Medical exemptions- If a horse has a vet exemption or a rider has a medical exemption, they can be eligible depending on the circumstance. A discussion must be had with the director of Platinum P Ranch.

The ranch rail class looks for horses that would be a pleasure to ride when performing ranch tasks. The horse that would be comfortable and handy, when you have a job to get done.  The ideal ranch horse will travel with forward movement and demonstrate an obvious lengthening of stride at extended gaits. The horse can be ridden with light contact or on a relatively loose rein.  For each gait, horses should demonstrate forward but controlled motion. Gaits range from the basic walk, trot, lope, to extended versions of each gait, as well as a stop and back. Judges note horses that are free-moving, looking through the bridle, and exhibiting that they could cover long distances in a comfortable fashion.  

This class measures a horse’s ability to be a pleasure to ride while being used as a conveyance from performing one ranch task to another. The horse and rider are asked to perform a pattern that includes changes of gait, extension of gait, crossing logs and lead changes. All maneuvers should be performed as if the horse were being used on a ranch, and the horse should demonstrate a high level of training, relaxation and quality of movement in all gaits.  

In this class, a horse is evaluated on its maneuverability as it performs a set pattern that includes circles, lead changes, spins and stops.  

In this class, a horse demonstrates transitioning to and from different gates where displayed on the rail. The horse must perform the command listed with a smooth transition. 

This class demonstrates a horse’s ability to maneuver obstacles resembling what the horse and rider would encounter on the ranch . The horse and rider is judged on correctness, efficiency and the quality of performance. The horse should maintain the natural appearance of a ranch horse at all times.  

This class is intended to preserve the American Quarter Horse type by selecting a well-mannered individual in order based on their resemblance to the breed ideal.  

On the rail leadline class