About Us
Crocus Cow Horse Association
The Crocus Cow Horse Association was formed in 2005 to promote cow horse sports in Manitoba.
The Crocus Cow Horse Association currently offers 3 core events: Reining, Herd work ( Ranch Cutting), and Cow work/ Ltd cow work (Working Cow horse). Extra events may be offered at a show but will not be included in Versatility scores or Year-End placings. The Versatility score is the cumulative sum of the 3 core events.
Membership runs from January 1- December 31 of the calendar year. Fees must be paid prior to or at the first show the exhibitor enters. Manitoba Horse Council or other Equestrian Canada recognized insurance is mandatory.
upcoming events
2025 Events
Schooling Show & Clinic May 24 &25
Join us at Shallako Arena with Rhonda Gillespie for a weekend of learning and mock show. Cost is $325 includes lunch both days, potluck in the evening. Overnight stalling & camping available.
$10 off CCHA membership for new members if purchased at clinic weekend.
Limited Spots
Please email crocuscowhorse@gmail.com for more details
Entries are due by midnight the Tuesday before the show.
Late Entries: A late fee of $25 will be charged on late entries.
Scratched Entries: Once a competitor has made a show entry, they are responsible for the cattle charge, whether they show or not. This charge is to be paid before they can compete again.
Entry fees can be sent via e-transfer to: crocuscowhorse@gmail.com
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Class Divisions
Crocus Cow Horse Association Class Divisions:
OPEN:
Open to all horses and competitors, except those showing in the LIMIT class. Horses in shank bits must be shown with one hand. Horses shown in bosal or snaffle bit may be ridden with two hands.
NON-PRO:
Open to all competitors who have never trained horses horses for remuneration and are not entered in the LIMIT class. Horses shown in bosal or snaffle bit may be ridden with two hands. Horses shown in a shank bit must be shown with one hand and will incur one, 5 point penalty for riding with two hands.
NON-PRO LIMIT:
Open to Non-Pro competitors who don’t wish to turn and circle the cow. THERE WILL BE NO CROSS ENTRIES TO ANY FENCE CLASS FOR RIDER. Two hands may be used on any legal bit or bosal. In this class, the cow will be boxed on the prescribed end of the arena for 50 seconds, demonstrating the ability of the horse and rider to control the cow. The judge will indicate the completion of the class.
Open Rein Box:
Open to all levels of non pro riders, and open riders who do not wish to turn and circle the cow. THERE WILL BE NO CROSS ENTRIES TO ANY OTHER FENCE CLASS FOR HORSE. Horses 5 years of age and under as of January 1st of the current year may be shown in either a snaffle bit or hackamore. Horses of any age may be shown in the two rein equipment, or bridle. In this class, the cow will be boxed on the prescribed end of the arena for 50 seconds, demonstrating the ability of the horse and rider to control the cow The judge will indicate the completion of the class.
YOUTH:
Open to riders 18 and under as of Jan 1 of calendar year who are not entered in the NON-PRO LIMIT or YOUTH LIMIT class. One or two hands may be used on any legal bit or bosal. ASTM-SEI approved helmet must be worn.
YOUTH LIMIT:
Open to riders 18 and under as of Jan 1 of calendar year. Same rules as for NON-PRO LIMIT. ASTM-SEI approved helmet must be worn.
NOVICE HORSE:
Open to horses in their first year of showing in any type of classes and have won less than $500.00 Competitor will turn cow on the fence and circle. One or two hands may be used on any legal bit or bosal.
3-4 YEAR OLDS:
Open to 3 and 4 year old horses only, ridden by a Non-Pro or Open competitor. One or two hands may be used with any legal bit or bosal.
BUCKAROO:
Open to Youth 12 and under as of the calender year. No cross entry to other divisions at that show. Classes will include a walk-trot reining pattern and a tracking class. An adult may be mounted and in the ring with the youth for safety and coaching purposes.
June 14, 2025
Martin Arena
Youth Limit
Cade Nickel
BNC Flashy Senorita
Tay Nickel Colonels League
Youth
Non-Pro Limit
Pam Nickel Cats Smart Daphnie
Debbie Bloomfield Elvis
3&4 Year Old
Kristen Chartrand Crimewaves Moon
Novice Horse
Non-Pro
Faith Martin Ima Rebel Hancock
Angela Moore Ikes Driftin Joker
Melanie McArthur PQH Playnic
Open
Open Rein/Box
Charity Cooper Boomernic N Cat
June 15, 2025
Martin Arena
Youth Limit
Tay Nickel Colonels League
Cade Nickel BNC Flashy Senorita
Youth
Non-Pro Limit
Pam Nickel Cats Smart Daphnie
Debbie Bloomfield Elvis
3&4 Year Old
Kristen Chartrand Crimewaves Moon
Novice Horse
Non-Pro
Faith Martin Ima Rebel Hancock
Wendy Naclia Wimpys Sans Smart
Melanie McArthur PQH Playnic
Open
Open Rein/Box
Charity Cooper Boomernic N Cat
Thunderbird Horse Center
Youth Limit
Youth
Non-Pro Limit
3&4 Year Old
Novice Horse
Non-Pro
Open
Open Rein/Box
Thunderbird Horse Center
Youth Limit
Youth
Non-Pro Limit
3&4 Year Old
Novice Horse
Non-Pro
Open
Open Rein/Box
Shallako Arena
Youth Limit
Youth
Non-Pro Limit
3&4 Year Old
Novice Horse
Non-Pro
Open
Open Rein/Box
Shallako Arena
Youth Limit
Youth
Non-Pro Limit
3&4 Year Old
Novice Horse
Non-Pro
Open
Open Rein/Box
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