Cans on the Calving Grounds Rules

It is YOUR responsibility to read these in their entirety BEFORE you enter!
Once you have entered, your fee is non refundable!
(Vet/Health emergencies will be allowed for pre-entries)

Open payout of fees 80%, 100% Added Money
Youth payout of fees 100%

General Competition Rules 

* Classes will be run in 4D format ½ second split for 1D, 2D, 3D, 4D. The fastest time of the day will determine the time brackets.

* The start/finish line and the barrel positions must be permanently marked and must remain the same throughout the entire event.

* Time begins when a contestant crosses the starting line.

* There will be an OPEN GATE option.  You must TELL the gateman if you WANT THE GATE LEFT OPEN before you enter, otherwise the gate will be shut and latched behind you.

*The rider must make their best effort to maintain FORWARD motion after they cross the starting line.  Intentional circling of the barrels during a competition run will NOT BE TOLERATED!  If the pattern is broken, contestants MAY NOT START OVER!  Your courtesy is expected in assuring that ground conditions stay consistent and fair for every contestant.

* Contestant will be given a no time for missing the pattern (one right turn and two left turns or 1 left and two right turns in a cloverleaf pattern), running out of turn, no show after 3^rd call to arena, knocking over a barrel, or if the rider falls off the horse before crossing the timeline.

* Contestants must attempt to make the fastest run possible. Any obvious attempt to "pull up" or pace their run may result in disqualification on the run.  An obvious pull up will be assessed a "no time" at the discretion of the judge/official/announcer.

* A horse may not be shown by more than one person in a class, a horse cannot compete against its self.

* Entries for a class will stay open until the race is 50% completed.  Late entries must be ready in time to enter the arena before their 3rd call. (example: you can't stroll up to the office and expect to enter as the last rider is coming through the gate!)  

* Only one horse in the arena at any time during competition.

* Reruns shall be granted if the timer fails to work properly or if the barrels are not placed properly on their markers (as designated by the judge or official).

* All draws will be done in a random manner. Once set, the draw may not be changed except to accommodate entries with the same rider that have drawn up close together. If the same rider draws up in the same rake on different horses, the second horse will be moved to the same position in the next rake. Late entries will be added to the bottom of the draw.

* A minimum of 80% of all entry fees must go in to the jackpot. Additional fees may be charged for timer fees, arena fees, award fees, etc. ($5 Max)

* The total jackpotted entry fees of a class are to be divided 35% to 1D, 30% to 2D, and 20% to 3D, 15% to 4D. 

* Added money may be divided the same ratio or split evenly among all divisions. 100% of added money is paid out!

* If no riders qualify in a division, the prize money for that division shall be equally divided among the other divisions of that class. If not enough riders qualify in a division as monies to be paid, the money which in unaccounted for shall be divided equally among those who have placed in that division.

* Prize money for open jackpot will be paid out as many spots as are allowed for the number of entries, regardless of the amount of the check. We reserve the right to pay one place deeper than listed on the pay schedule in the event of added money.

* Western attire is NOT mandatory, however contestants must wear either boots or riding type shoes during their competition runs and exhibitions. Failure to wear appropriate footwear may result in a NO TIME!  You are encouraged to wear RED to show your support of the American Heart Association!

  * All riders must sign a waiver of liability to enter the arena.

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