Dear PCHA Jack and Linda Baker Reining Classic Finalist:
CONGRATULATIONS on becoming a Finalist for one of the premier reining events in the country. The fact that you have qualified for this event, is an accomplishment in itself.
Here are a few facts and information you will need when you ride in the Finals at The Los Angeles Equestrian Center – November 1st & 2nd, 2024
Your first draw for the 1st Go-Round Friday Night at 6:00 P.M. will be computerized.
A DRAW PARTY FOR THE SECOND ROUND, WILL BE HELD SATURDAY AFTERNOON, NOV. 1st. Time will be announced.
To be eligible to ride in the Finals, your trainer must be a current member of PCHA. Please call the PCHA office or check the PCHA Web page, if you are not sure about your trainer’s status.
The PCHA Jack and Linda Baker Reining Classic Final is a two-round event. The winner will be the one with the highest combined scores from both rounds. The first round will be Friday, November 1st in the Dome Arena with a starting time of 6:00 P.M.
Tell your friends, the show will have ONE “Last Ditch JLB Qualifying class”. All riders entered, with a score, qualifies for the Final. That class will be held Friday morning November 1st, in the Dome Arena. Check the horse show schedule for that class.
ANY ENTRY THAT COMES IN AFTER THE FIRST DRAW IS DONE, WILL AUTOMATICALLY GO FIRST. SO MAKE SURE YOU ENTER BEFOREHAND.
HOW TO ENTER
EVERYONE ENTERS THE OPEN DIVISION OF THE BAKER FINALS
THOSE THAT ARE ELIGIBLE (check specs) CAN ENTER THE ROOKIE DIVISION.
IF YOU ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THE ROOKIE DIVISION YOU WILL BE ENTERING TWO DIVISIONS, THE OPEN AND THE ROOKIE. YOU CANNOT JUST ENTER THE ROOKIE DIVISION; YOU MUST ENTER THE OPEN DIVISION ALSO.
FOR THE FIRST GO-ROUND, YOU WILL RIDE NRHA PATTERN #6
Scores from the first round WILL NOT be announced.
The second round will be Saturday, November 2nd. STARTING TIME 6:00 P.M.
FOR THE SECOND GO-ROUND, YOU WILL RIDE NRHA PATTERN #10
TIES
One of the judges will be designated as a tie-breaker judge prior to the start of the first round to break all ties. Exhibitors tied for Champion in Open or Rookie Division, require a run-off. They have the alternate option of agreeing not to run-off and to be named co-champions, but must determine the winner of the awards by a flip of a coin. If they do not agree, the decision will be made by the designated tie-breaker judge’s scores from either the first or second go-round.
Ties that are worked off will use the same pattern and order of go as was used during the event; however, there will not be more than one run-off.
If a tie occurs after the run-off, the entrants will be named co-champions, but must determine the winner of the awards by a flip of a coin. In the event of a co-championship, the participant that loses the coin toss does have the option of purchasing a second trophy saddle.
THE AWARDS CEREMONY
It is expected that each and every horse and rider will walk back into the pen for the Awards Ceremony. If you ride more than one horse, please have your catch rider wear appropriate western attire. NO SHORTS OR TENNIS SHOES WILL BE ALLOWED! HORSES WILL BE SADDLED. IF NOT PROPERLY ATTIRED, YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED IN THE LINE-UP FOR THE AWARD CEREMONY AND WILL RECEIVE ANY AWARDS WON OUTSIDE THE PEN.
We will try to move the ceremony along as fast as we can, however the more qualified, the more prizes to give out. Those of you that are not in the top ten placing’s or receiving a special award, may exit the pen as soon as you get your award. The lower awards will be handed out first.
ROOKIE DIVISION
Riders that qualify for the PCHA Jack and Linda Baker Classic Finals may enter a Rookie division IN ADDITION TO THE OPEN BAKER section on the entry blank.
PLEASE NOTE: This is for riders that have won less than $500 in NRHA Earnings and that haven’t won a Champion or Reserve Championship in the Open PCHA Jack & Linda Baker Reining Classic Finals or Champion in the Baker Rookie Division. You must not have been a Reining Champion or Reserve Champion in a breed association or National Horse Association: e.g. including but not limited to the following: NRHA Futurity, AQHA World, AQHA Congress, AQHA Select, IAHA Nationals, APHA World, etc.
The PCHA Jack and Linda Baker Reining Classic Open Champion cannot win the Rookie Division. If the Champion is qualified for that division, then the next highest scoring Rookie Rider, will be the Rookie winner.
If you have any questions regarding your eligibility, contact the PCHA Office. (818) 842-8194.
SPECIAL AWARDS
Note:
All saddle and special award winners will be signing agreements upon receiving awards before they are allowed to take home the award.
THE HELEN LARRAMENDY MEMORIAL PERPETUAL TROPHY
This special award of an original bronze relief by Mehl Lawson will be awarded to the Open Champion of the Baker Reining Classic. The award remains with PCHA.
THE RONA DOC PERPETUAL TROPHY
The Rona Doc Perpetual Trophy will be presented to the oldest horse competing in both rounds in the Finals.
ALL HORSES 12 YEARS OF AGE AND OVER, ENTERED IN THE FINALS, MUST PRESENT REGISTRATION PAPERS AS PROOF OF AGE TO THE HORSE SHOW OFFICE TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE RONA DOC PERPETUAL TROPHY.
THE KEMARS BAR CHEX TROPHY
To be awarded to the High Point Mare
THE BUD DILLON PERPETUAL MEMORIAL TROPHY
To be awarded to the High Point Gelding
THE TRICIA BISBEE PERPETUAL TROPHY
To be awarded to the Youngest Rider
THE JOHN VARBLE SPORTSMANSHIP TROPHY
To be awarded to the finalist displaying true sportsmanship. A committee consisting of Track One Events, The Baker Finals Chairman, horse show management, and Penni Gerardi will determine the winner.
THE DONNA AND JOE KING PERPETUAL TROPHY
To be awarded to the Oldest Rider
YOU ARE THE AGE YOU ARE THE DAY OF THE FIRST GO-ROUND.
THE EMILY JUNGERS PERPETUAL TROPHY
To be awarded to the highest placing First or Second Year Green Rider.
THE QUAIL RUN REINING HORSES PERPETUAL TROPHY
Awarded to the High Point Opposite Rider
If the Champion is 19 years of age and over, the award will be awarded to the high score youth (18 & under). If the winner is a youth rider, the award will be given to the high score
Senior rider (19 years of age and over).
THE SHINERS HICKORY MEMORIAL TROPHY
Awarded to first horse/rider combination to qualify first for the Finals.
THE JOHN VARBLE PERPETUAL TROPHY
Awarded to the trainer of the Open Champion.
We thank you and wish you the best of luck in the PCHA 30th Annual Jack and Linda Baker Reining Classic Finals!
If you have any questions, you may contact
PCHA office (818) 842-8194 or Track One Events (714) 444-2918 or Chairperson, Georgiana Rodrigues (661) 268-8654.
Please fill out the questionnaire on the next page and return to the PCHA Office as soon as possible.
ATTENTION
DO NOT WAIT TILL THE HORSE SHOW!! Only questionnaires from qualifiers in the Last Ditch Class will be accepted at the horse show. So it is essential to get your questionnaires in BEFORE the horse show if you want to be included.
Thank You.
You can e-mail your questionnaire to: contactus@pchorseshows.org
You may fax your questionnaire to the office also:
(818) 842-6048
Just a reminder…The PCHA Baker Reining Classic Finals is STRICTLY supported by donations. It is not too late for you to become a sponsor for this special event!! Support your sport and this event!