IRHA Stallion Stakes

The Program This program is designed to enroll stallions, giving these nominated stallions and their offspring a place to compete for a substantial purse at our 2013 IRHA Fall Futurity & Derby. There will be two divisions, Open and Non Pro, in both Futurity and Derby. This means that each stallion has the opportunity of being nominated in two areas, each of which will have two divisions, giving stallions and/or their offspring the opportunity to score well and be rewarded financially in four divisions. The Intermountain Reining Horse Association is a not for profit organization, and is an affiliate of the National Reining Horse Association. The IRHA was formed to promote this exciting sport, and our stallion stakes program was formed to promote reining stallions and their offspring. These stallion stakes will therefore payout a high percentage of the money for nominations and distribute it as widely as possible. IRHA believes that many stallion owners are already breeding for athleticism, natural ability and a good mind that are required to make a reining horse. IRHA would like this opportunity to help stallion owners promote their stallions, their offspring and their breeding program. Each enrolled stallion will receive benefits through out the 2013 show season and into the early months of 2014. This should help promote both the enrolled stallions and the IRHA. This program will promote nominated stallions at our local level which in return should increase demand for the nominated stallion and their offspring. Requirements / Rules for 2013

• There is a $250 Nomination Fee. This includes one entry into either the Futurity or Derby. Individuals wishing to nominate stallions in both classes, must pay two nomination fees ($500 total).
• Stallion nomination fee of $250 (non-refundable) is due with the nomination form on or before September 1st, 2013.
• Fee for Late Nominations (received after September 1, 2013) will be $500.00 for each class (Futurity or Derby).
• Stallions of all breeds are welcome.
• Nominations will be accepted for the stallion without the name of the offspring competing. The name of the horse being shown must be submitted by September 1, 2013.
• All competitors must be current IRHA members. Membership can be included with the nomination.

Eligibility and Show Fees

• Nominations open March 1 and close September 1, 2013.
• Nominated stallions, as well as their offspring, are eligible to compete in their respective age divisions in our Fall Futurity and/or Derby.
• Classes for our enrolled stallions and offspring are: Stallion Stakes Open and Non Pro in both Futurity and Derby Classes. NRHA Non Pro ownership rules apply.
• Those paying a stallion nomination fee will receive one free entry which may be used in the Futurity or Derby classes by the enrolled stallion or an offspring to the enrolled stallion. This free entry is not transferable and must be used the same year. This only includes the entry fee.
• Entries will run concurrent in the divisions listed above. Judges fee will be waived for concurrent enrollment. Horses who choose to compete in the Stallion Stakes only will be required to pay Judge’s and show fee.
• Once stallion has been nominated, additional offspring may be entered by paying an entry fee of $100 and Judge’s fee of $50. After nominal show expenses are withheld, the entry fee will be added to Payouts in the four divisions listed above.
• The Sire awards will be given to the person who paid the Nomination fee.

Payouts Payouts of the stallion stakes program will be on a percentage basis. It will be based on the number of enrolled stallions and their offspring who compete. Enrollment fees and additional paid entries in the specific Stakes classes will be put into separate accounts (Futurity and Derby) and divided up as follows:

• 10% to be used by IRHA for advertising and operating expenses.
• 20% will go to the Sire Awards; these are evenly split among the classes and will be given to the person paying the nomination fee of the sire (or the nominated stallion himself, if shown) of the winning horse of each class.
• Jackpot will calculated based on the number of stallions enrolled and the additional paid entries in the specific Stakes classes (Open or Non Pro), less the above stated fees.
• 70% will be jackpotted for the stallion stakes classes at our Fall Futurity and Derby show.
• 60% of the payout will go to the Open Classes , 40% to the Non Pro Classes.
• Number of places paid out will be in accordance with the NRHA Payout schedule.
• In case of a tie, all prizes will be divided as evenly as possible. All monies will be split equally (such as 1st and 2nd place payouts will be combined and divided equally).

Promotions Ads will be placed on our website, along with show results and pictures. Information will be listed in our Stallion Stakes section of the website. Owner provided write ups on the stallion, pictures and a link to your website will be included. Stallion Listing will run throughout the remainder of the nominating year and the early months of the following year, until the nominations open again. Enrollment Please fill out the enrollment form completely. Payment must be sent with the form. Please submit pictures, a brief write up, contact information for use in advertising and website use. Please remember to provide web address, email addresses and phone numbers. Questions and arrangements can be made through George Elmer, at 435-884-5049 or 435-850-8547, grelmer@q.com. Nomination Form: Click here... Make all checks payable to: IRHA
Attn: Stallion Stakes
P.O. Box 21129
Axtell, Utah 84621