2025 MFTHBA Rulebook

78 d) When division classes (Open, Amateur and Youth) are held concurrently and then split for points purposes, the points will be based on the number of entries in that particular division showing in the class. Open exhibitors will be pointed in conjunction with other open competitors; amateurs vs. other amateurs; and youth vs. youth. 4. In case of a division tie for Versatility High Point, the winner will be determined using criteria in the following order: a) the horse competing in the most classes in that category b) the horse placing highest in the most classes in that category c) exception to be the speed horse category, tie will be broken by the fastest average of the classes in that category. “CHART A” Number of Entries in class Placing 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 4 th 5 th 6 th 7 th 8 th 9 th 10 th 1 1 2 2 1 3 3 2 1 4 4 3 2 1 5 5 4 3 2 1 6 6 5 4 3 2 1 7 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 8 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 9 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 10 or more 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 G. Versatility Categories and Classes: Category I Showmanship at Halter Western Pleasure Versatility Pleasure Horse High Point English Pleasure Category II Reining Western Horsemanship Versatility Working Horse High Point Trail Ranch Cutting Category III Barrel Race Stake Race Versatility Speed Horse High Point Pole Bending Section 2. Judging Standards for the Versatility Horse A. General: In any class, horses shown must be serviceably sound and any horse with evidence of unsoundness or other conditions deemed to be of a serious nature shall be disqualified. An exhibitor shall be disqualified if the horse and/or rider fall during an under-saddle class. A horse is considered to have fallen when shoulder and haunch on the same side touches the ground. A fall that occurs after crossing the finish line will not be cause for disqualification. A good Versatility horse has a free-flowing stride of reasonable length in keeping with his conformation. He should be shown with light contact and under control at all times. He should be responsive and smooth, while exhibiting correct gaits. The Versatility horse is a willing, athletic horse that is easily controlled, capable of executing forward gaits, backing, pivoting and side passing. Correct equitation and proper gait will be a consideration in the judging of all Versatility classes shown under saddle.