(8/1/08) The entry from for the Utah Reined Cow Horse Association Futurity & Horse Show is now posted on the calendar page.

Our condolences to Pam (Karl) Smith, who recently lost her mother to lung cancer.

Youth Scholarships & Affiliate Sponsorships -

(6/24/08) The NRCHA has recently launched two very innovative programs - great opportunities for riders and shows, and a strong signal from NRCHA as to their commitment to their members. The annual NRCH Foundation Affiliate Youth Scholarships and NRCHA Affiliate Sponsorship Program will be offered for the first time this year, 2008.

Watch for more information and final guidelines from NRCHA. Here are a few of the early details -

NON PRO SURVEY -

(6/16/08) The NRCHA is currently conducting a survey of Non Pros about your interests and ideas. Jay Meyer has has provided a copy of the survey which is included here. The comment period extends until July 1. To respond or for more information contact Jay at  mjmatty@qwestoffice.net 

                [ NP SURVEY]

Current standings as of June 9 - after the Cow Horse Classic shows - are now posted on the Standings page. We've also included results from the May 24 and May 26 shows, FYI.

You can also find the latest newsletter from the Magic Valley Reined Cow Horse Association on the Links page, and the entry form for their practice show on the Calendar page.

News...

Announcing the 2008
Buckaroo Leather Champion's Incentive!

We are excited to announce a new partnership with Buckaroo Leather for a 2008 Champion's Incentive!

Thanks to John Brand, owner of Buckaroo Leather, champions in ten Intermountain Circuit classes will receive an incentive check - targeted to exceed $225 each - in addition to outstanding Circuit awards at the banquet honoring 2008 winners. 

Buckaroo Leather Products is a family-owned business established in 1955, owned by John Brand and his father. Featuring high quality American-made leather products, Buckaroo Leather produces must-have tack popular with reined cow horse riders and horsemen in all performance and pleasure events.  They handle special orders and awards for numerous organizations, and have a broad network of dealers across the country.  Check out more details on the Buckaroo Leather page here or their website, and look for the distinctive Buckaroo Leather tag on premium leather goods at your favorite tack store. If you don't see one, ask  them to carry the brand that supports your sport.

Champion's Incentive Checks will be
 presented to year-end winners in the following ten Intermountain Circuit classes: Open and Non Pro Snaffle Bit; Open and Non Pro Derby; Open and Non Pro Hackamore; Open and Non Pro Bridle; Youth Bridle; and Open Two Rein. 

THANKS TO JOHN AND MICHELE BRAND!!!

Shane Demler, John Brand of Buckaroo Leather, and Karl Smith at the launch of the Buckaroo Leather Champion's Incentive program, February 9, 2008.

Notes from the 2008 Annual Meeting and Awards, held Feb. 9, in Boise, Idaho . . .

THANKS . . . to Pam Smith, Roxie Demler and Becke Petterson for your help with  the awards! And to Galloping Video for donating items for the Champion's drawings. We appreciate working with Laurie Errington for the great photos for the plaques, and thank her for also donating gift certificates for the drawing.

CLASS CHANGES . . .  Two classes on the Circuit list have changes effective this year, and we've added a class to the LAE's:

• The Limited Open earnings limit in the Hackamore and Bridle has been
   raised to $15K. (The Limited Open in LAE's remains at 10K.)
• The Non Pro Limited class approved by the Circuit is now the 5000 Non Pro Limited.  (NRCHA has split the NP Ltd into two classes.)
• Intermediate Open is the new Circuit-approved class-within-a-class you'll see on the entry forms for futurities and derbies this year. Riders eligible for the Intermediate (and signing up for it on their entry form) will exclude the top 30 LAE riders (per NRCHA). Intermediate-eligible  horses must enter the Open Derby or Futurity, but the jackpot portion of their entry fees will be split 2/3 to the open and 1/3 to a side pot for the Intermediate. So horses shown in the Intermediate are being shown for Open prize money with the same ride.  One jackpot fee - the open - will be paid, but office charges will apply for both classes.  Check your entry forms for the class - which will be tracked for 2008 Circuit awards.

2008 Approved Show Dates are posted on the Calendar page. Please check with each show to confirm dates, locations, and class list, and check back for other updates. All Circuit shows offer a NRCHA Horse Show, and may also offer a Derby and/or Futurity.  Several of the Circuit host organizations/shows are also offering spring clinics.

LIST YOUR WEB SITE WITH US . . . The response to the Intermountain Circuit web site has been both huge and favorable. In order to expand the opportunity to promote and recognize Circuit participants, we will be offering 2007 award winners and finalists the option of having a web site listing on our LINKS page. Cost is $40 for the year.

Your listing can include your ranch/business name, contact person and web site address. We're keeping it simple and limited to our top riders and owners as a nice bonus for doing well - and supporting Circuit shows - last year. We expect the listings to be a handy way to reach other riders and owners active on the Circuit. (And we urge you to include the Intermountain Circuit web site address among your favorite links on your site!) For more information, contact Sarah at the Circuit office 208-289-2432. 

Scootemnshootem Official Circuit Photographer

We've all enjoyed the great photography
by Laurie Errington and most of you have met Laurie at shows she covers. Laurie's business, "Scootemnshootem Photography" is now the Intermountain Circuit's official photographer. Laurie will prioritize our Circuit dates and work with show committees to cover our events, amid a her hectic performance horse schedule. We'll continue to enjoy excellent shots for the web site and other applications (lots of compliments on the photos on the awards plaques!!). Contact Laurie by email or through her website, listed to the left. She donated several items for the awards and Silent Auction, and not only can she provide you with prints, she's also offering statuettes, acrylic puzzles, trader cards and kling-ons (similar to the "fat heads" advertised on TV) of various sizes. 

Circuit Information

The Intermountain Reined Cow Horse
Circuit was established in the early 1990’s in the Intermountain area of the Northwest. Their vision continues today: to promote awareness and involvement in breeding, training and showing reined cow horses; to provide an area-wide recognition and awards program; and to  support regional cow horse shows.

These goals continue to form the framework for the Intermountain Circuit, which tracked more than 1,128 entries for points in 21 different classes in 2007. Member associations offered 12 horse shows, six derbies and five futurities in 2007, boosting earnings and rankings of many horses to top NRCHA regional and national recognition, in addition to qualifying for spectacular Circuit awards. The Circuit has also served as a model for regional and other affiliate programs.

Responsive to area needs, based on input from show reps, riders and trainers, the Circuit Class List features NRCHA classes, plus a few additions.  A commitment to added money by each approved event has also made the Circuit a very lucrative series for owners and riders.

The Annual Meeting of the Intermountain
Circuit is held in January or February of each year, prior to the Awards Banquet. Representatives from approved shows, and interested riders, owners and trainers are welcome to attend to discuss classes, show approvals, dates, clinics, awards, regional and national news, conduct elections, and carry out other business.  All horsemen are welcome and encouraged to attend.

All horses entered in Circuit-approved classes at Circuit-approved shows are tracked for Circuit points. There are no Circuit membership dues.

Shows interested in Circuit approval should review the material here, and call with any additional questions.

Approved events are horse shows, which may also offer derbies and/or futurities. Please see the Show Approvals section for guidelines on added money and Circuit fees.

To be eligible for Circuit awards the horse must be shown in the class a minimum number of times, with points counting from all approved shows:

• The minimum number of futurities: 3
• The minimum number of horse shows: 4
• The minimum number of derbies: 3

Last update 5/12/08

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