2026 SFRHA Saddle Series Registration

The 2026 Saddle Series criteria are as follows:

Qualified Divisions: 

A Saddle Series Trophy Saddle will be awarded to the Champion in the following Qualified Divisions:

1. Limited Open
2. Limited Non Pro
3. Rookie 2
4. Green 2
5. Youth 14-18

Eligibility:

1. The owner and rider must be current members of the SFRHA in good standing for the points earned by the rider to count toward eligibility for the Saddle Series. SFRHA memberships expire at the end of each year and must be renewed at the start of every show season. Points are counted from the show at which the owner and rider submit their membership application and the rider pays the Saddle Series Entry Fee. A member must submit their application before the show office closes on the last day of the show weekend to ensure their points are counted towards the Saddle Series from that show.
2. To enter the 2026 Saddle Series, the rider must pay a $150 Entry Fee per Qualified Division. For example, a rider who wants to compete for a saddle in both the Rookie 2 and Limited Open divisions must pay $300. Riders may enter as many Qualified Divisions as they are eligible for pursuant to NRHA ownership and eligibility rules.
3. To be eligible for the SFRHA Saddle Series Trophy Saddle, members must show in at least 7 slates in 2026. ***The January New Year’s Jackpot Show does not count toward the Saddle Series for 2026***
4. All Qualified Divisions follow NRHA eligibility and ownership rules.

Saddle Series Points:

1. SFRHA Saddle Series Points will be calculated in accordance with the following rules: Points awarded will be based on the number of horses that are actually competing in the specific class, excluding the number of horses entered but scratched from competition. No points will be given to any entrant who receives a “No Score” or a score of zero, however the entrant will be marked as having competed in that slate. Points are awarded on one horse, one rider combination adding one (1) point for each horse competing.
2. Points are counted from both SFRHA and NRHA slates run during each show.
3. All division points shall be awarded on a one horse, one rider combination.
4. If a tie for a Saddle Series Trophy Saddle exists, the award shall go to the horse and rider combination that has won the most head-to-head competitions during the show year. If the tie is still not broken, then a flip of the coin shall be used to break the tie.