NOVICE HORSE APPLICATION

The ‘Novice Horse Award’ is open to horses that have not won a Ladies and / or Open barrel race OR a

combination of 4 Junior events in any association(1D) and / or 4 Novice barrel races OR won a 1st Division

title/buckle in any ABHA associations or any rodeo events. Competitors must sign a waiver stating same. The

award to be determined using a cumulative points system, tallied over the 2025 seasons’ events. Points will be

awarded from 15 to 1. Eg; 1st = 15 points, 2nd = 14 points, 3rd = 13 points, 4th = 12 points, 5th = 11 point and

so on. There will be NO points awarded for a knocked drum. Points will accumulate from the date of

nomination (ie: any points gained prior to this date will not be counted). Points are awarded based on

performance in the Open divisional event (no separate event for novice horse). Time acquired in the Open

divisional is used to determine placing / point score amongst all other nominated Novice horses. In the event

that there is a tie for the overall title, the winner will be determined on a countback (ie; most first placings).

If the nominated horse ‘breaks’ novice status (as described above) during the year of nomination, they will

finish the season as a novice horse with MMBR, and remain eligible for the Novice horse award.

Nomination fee is $30

*note – Please ensure that you use the same name for your horse each time you enter. Also, if you have a registered horse, please ensure you use your horses’ registered name when nominating, and use consistently throughout the season*

I have read and understand the above rule pertaining to the Novice Horse title. I declare, based on the above description, that my horse is eligible to be nominated for this award. I understand that any misleading information that I may provide in regards to this matter may result in disqualification / forfeiting the Novice horse award. Any concerns I may have, regarding my past performance / achievements have been discussed with the Moonbi Magic Barrel Racing Committee prior to completing this statement, and I have been deemed eligible for nomination.