Divisions

With 10 divisions, SHTX has a place for riders of all skill levels to compete. Specifics on eligibility requirements can be found in the SHTX handbook here.

Open

The Open Division is open to any professional or nonprofessional member in good standing with any horse regardless of past winnings. This division is jackpotted and has added money in lieu of prizes at most shows.

Open Level 1 — The Open Level 1 division is a subdivision of the Open for individuals with less than $3,500 in lifetime earnings in an western performance discipline.

 

Non Pro

The Non Pro Division is open to any nonprofessional member with any horse regardless of past winnings. This division is jackpotted and has added money in lieu of prizes at most shows. The cow work in the Non Pro division is a fence work class.

 

Limited Non Pro

Exhibitors who qualify as Non Pro riders may choose to show in this division because of class routine or other personal choice. There is no jackpot in this division, and prizes are awarded to the Top 10 in the All Around. Cow Work for riders in this division is Box-Drive-Box-Drive.

 

Intermediate Non Pro

The Intermediate Division is reserved for individuals with moderate riding and showing experience who wish to learn more about showing in SHTX at a more advanced pace. There is no jackpot in this division, and prizes are awarded to the Top 10 in the All Around. Cow Work for riders in this division is Box-Drive-Box-Drive.

Eligibility in the Intermediate Non Pro includes restrictions on earnings and breed association points in any western performance discipline, as well as restrictions on accomplishments within SHTX. Refer to the SHTX Rule Book for specific eligibility information.

Stallions are prohibited in this division.

 

Novice

The Novice Division is reserved for individuals with limited riding and showing experience who wish to learn more about showing in SHTX at a beginner’s pace.  New  members in SHTX do not necessarily need to ride in the Novice division.  Advanced skills may be better suited for one of the other divisions. There is no jackpot in this division, and prizes are awarded to the Top 10 in the All Around. Cow Work for riders in this division is boxing.

Eligibility in the Novice includes having Non Pro eligibility, as well as restrictions on earnings and breed association points in any western performance discipline, and restrictions on accomplishments within SHTX. Refer to the SHTX Rule Book for specific eligibility information. 

Stallions are prohibited in this division.

 

Level 1 Novice

The Level 1 Novice Division is reserved for individuals with very limited riding and showing experience. This is truly an entry level division for those new to showing. There is no jackpot in this division, and prizes are awarded to the Top 10 in the All Around. Cow Work for riders in this division is boxing.

Eligibility in the Level 1 Novice includes having Non Pro eligibility, no earnings and no breed association points, as well as restrictions on accomplishments within SHTX. Refer to the SHTX Rule Book for specific eligibility information.

Stallions are prohibited in this division.

 

Youth (box, drive, box, drive)

Exhibitors in the youth division must be aged 8 through 18 as of January 1 of the current year. The Youth Division is for individuals with more riding and showing experience who wish to learn more about showing in SHTX at a more advanced pace There is no jackpot in this division, and prizes are awarded to the Top 10 in the All Around. Cow Work for riders in this division is Box-Drive-Box-Drive.

Youth riders who wish to go down the fence are encouraged to enter the Non Pro division.

Stallions are prohibited in this division.

 

Novice Youth Division Eligibility and Restrictions: (Box only)

Exhibitors in the youth division must be aged 8 through 18 as of January 1 of the current year. The Novice Youth Division is reserved for individuals with limited or no riding and showing experience who wish to learn more about showing in SHTX at a beginner’s pace.

Eligibility in the Novice Youth has restrictions on earnings and breed association points in any western performance discipline, and restrictions on accomplishments within SHTX. Refer to the SHTX Rule Book for specific eligibility information.

Stallions are prohibited in this division.

Junior Horse

Horses in this division must be 5 years of age or younger as of January 1 of the current year. There is no jackpot in this division, and prizes are awarded to the Top 10 in the All Around. Cow Work for riders in this division is Box-Drive-Box-Drive.

A junior horse may be shown by a rider from any division.

 

For additional information and rules about divisions, visit the SHTX Handbook