1. General Provisions
To be held at the Region IV Championship Show. Rules to be reviewed annually by the futurity committee. All rules not covered by this document will be governed by the current rules of the USEF. Entries will show and be judged under applicable class specifications for junior horses as set forth in the Arabian division of the USEF rule book. Region IV Futurity Committee may modify horse’s age requirement. Reining classes to be video taped

2. Tack & appointments
Western horses to show in bosal or snaffle bit. A snaffle is defined as a center jointed single, rounded, unwrapped, smooth mouthpiece of 3/8” to3/4” diameter metal as measured from the ring to 1” in from the ring with a gradual decrease to the center of the snaffle. Rings may be from 2” to 4” outside diameter, of either the loose type, eggbut, dee or center mounted without cheeks. Riders may use both hands. Hunter pleasure horses to show in standard snaffle bits defined above. Full or half cheeks are allowed except in Hunter Division Bits will be inspected.

3. Eligibility
Arabian futurity entrants must be registered with AHRA: Half-Arabian and Anglo Arabian with the AHA. There is no requirement for Owners State of residence.  Western pleasure and hunter pleasure horses to be 3 or 4 years of age. Reining horses and AOTR Western Pls horses 5 years and under. Nominees must have never been shown in a bridle. Bridle is defined as any bit with a solid bar mouthpiece or one that has a shank.

4. Nominations and fees
Nominations must be received on or before the dates listed. Nominations may be transferred upon sale of a nominated horse. The futurity secretary must receive notice of sale within 30 days from date of sale. Total futurity payments, if made on due dates are $300. Late entry fee penalties are $50 for missing first payment ($350 total), $150 for missing 2nd payment ($450 total). Entries made after the closing of entries for the show, and up to class time will be $500. All stall, drug & miscellaneous fees are payable to the show. There will be no refunds or substitutions. To avoid late payment charges, all payments must be postmarked by payment date schedule.

5. Purses & awards
All money received from nominations will be allocated for prize money except a $10 per class promotional fee. Payments credited toward specific class entered.

Prize money divided: 5 or more entries: champion 45%, reserve22%, remainder top 5 11% each. 4 entries champion 50%, Reserve 25% remaining entries 12.5%. 3 entries champion 55%, reserve 30% remainder 15%. Awards made to an unrated top five followed by champion & reserve. A full top five placing will be given even if eight or fewer compete. Division of classes: 14 or fewer entries: one go around, finals judged at same time. 15-24 entries: first round to be semifinal, number of horses selected to advance to finals will be determined by the number of entries in class. 25 or more entries: Class divided into two sections: the number of entries in the class will determine number of horses selected from each section to advance to finals. Reining futurity: 14 or fewer entries judged as above: 15 or more entries: top five selected from first round: top five to compete for champion & reserve (held on later day)