National Barrel Horse Association

All members are responsible for having knowledge of the NBHA National Rules

1. All members must show their card at time of entry for all NBHA events.

2. Proof of Negative Coggin's & Rabies for each horse will be required at all shows.

3. It is the member's responsibility to provide the district with current contact information.

4. Public display of alcohol or recreational drugs will not be tolerated.

5. All dogs must be on a leash at all times for the safety of our members and spectators.

6. Refunds: No refunds will be given after a class has begun.

7. Runners and exhibitioners will receive three arena calls and will be disqualified if they have not run by the third call unless otherwise directed.

8. Children must have adequate supervision. If it has been determined by the District 06 Director, and/or Show Coordinator/Show Board (of arena where sanctioned run is held) that a child has been left inadequately supervised all parties may be asked to leave.

9. No draws will be permitted without monies being paid. Pre-entries for other riders are allowed only with monies paid at time of entry and draw. All pre-entries must be signed before the rider is allowed to compete. If the draw is set at a pre-determined time, all late entries will be placed at the end of the draw. There will be no exceptions to this rule. Once the draw has been completed and recorded on the entry form, no changing of draw order or horse order (if multiple horses) will be allowed. Once the first horse in the class has run, there will be no more entries allowed, under ANY CIRCUMSTANCES.

10. Any infraction of Section E of the NBHA rulebook may result in a member or non-member of NY District 06 being asked to leave the premises immediately and/or disqualified from the show where infraction occurred or be fined. In addition, infractions may result in suspension from a number of shows for the season and/or removal of points for the year.

11. Dress code: New York District 06 encourages and promotes appropriate western attire, but does not require a dress code as stated in Section F of the NBHA rule book, unless specifically stated on a handbill / advertisement of a sanctioned show, sponsored by NBHA NY06.  Everyone should assume full dress code, unless otherwise noted by District Director.  The Barrel Spectacular at State Fair is FULL DRESS CODE.

12. Requirements to receive district awards:

• Be a National and District member in good standing.
• Meet financial obligations.
• Secure at least $50 in revenue, as described in “Awards Qualification” section: by way of Advertisements, raffle         ticket sales or corporate sponsorships.

13. The following will be used to break ties for year-end awards:

• FIRST- member having attended a greater percentage of sanctioned shows
• SECONDLY- member having won most first
• THIRDLY - member having earned the most money
• LASTLY- coin flip

14. Format:

• Open 4D (fastest time, fasted time +1/2 second, fastest time +1 second,, fastest time +2 seconds,)
• Senior 3D (fastest time fastest time + 1 second, fastest time + 2 seconds)
• Youth 3D (fastest time fastest time + 1 second, fastest time + 2 seconds)

Wording revised throughout to be more easily understood: September 18, 2006

Rule Changes From NBHA

Below is a list of rule changes from NBHA per Regional

Directors. (2011)

1.  CARRY OVER RULE:
In order to take advantage of the carry over rule, the Open class must be run first.  In addition, all three classes must be run consecutively.  A time from the Open class may be carried over to the Youth or Senior classes.  The declaration to carry a time over must be made when the contestant signs up.

2.  CO-SANCTIONED SHOWS:
The NBHA will allow a NBHA district show to be co-sanctioned with organizations other than the NBHA.  However, the NBHA will not co-sanction with organizations charging additional fees to NBHA members to compete in a NBHA class. 
If a show is co-sanctioned with another district the fastest time from your district should be used to set the division places.  For example, District One's fastest time is 15.00 and the fastest time for District Two is a 15.20.  District One will use the time of 15.00 to se divisions for points and District Two will use the time of 15.20 to set divisions for points.  Members of District 00 will be pointed based on the fastest time of the event. 
Payout for the show will continue to be based on the fastest time for the run.

3.  PROTEST
If there is a protest to be made or problems arise, a letter will need to be sent to the District Director.  The District Director will forward the letter to the State Director for review.  The State Director will forward the letter to Paul Stanley.  If necessary, they will consult with the Regional Director and a decision will be made by the Executive Committe.

Remember... 

All members are responsible for having knowledge of the NBHA National Rules

Membership Cards...

Please bring your Membership Cards with you to all NBHA Shows.