In 2009, riders must complete the NonPro Declaration Form to show in Non Pro Classes.

Earnings in Cutting or Ranch Cutting on any circuit will be used to categorize non pro riders into the divisions shown to the right.

Earnings in Working Cowhorse on any circuit will be used to categorize non pro riders into the divisions shown to the right.

Lifetime earnings in Reining, Ranch Horse Competition, Team Penning or Sorting will also be used to categorize members into the proper non pro divisions; by SRCHA Board review.

* Note: a rider may meet requirements for Novice Non Pro in Ranch Cutting, but may meet requirements for Open Non Pro in Working Cow Horse, for example.

The SRCHA is a grassroots Association promoting the sport of working cow horse to newcomers. Beginners can be comfortable knowing that when they start in the Novice Non Pro division, they are competing against other newcomers to the sport.

NOVICE NON PRO: SRCHA lifetime earnings of 0 - $50

INTERMEDIATE NON PRO: SRCHA lifetime earnings of $51. - $500.

OPEN NON PRO: SRCHA lifetime earnings of $501. or more

A rider stays in the division for an entire show season, even if they earn $ that will move them into the next division in the following year.

Non Pro Rider & Youth Money Earned Statistics to the end of 2008