Open, Non-Pro
- Shows may be offered as an individual or team event.
- Jacks and stallions are not allowed. Penalty DQ.
- Show must state on entry if individual event, or how many packers on team and number of animals to be used.
- Packers may only enter once in each class.
- The following rules are to be used:
- No tying of any kind, except stringing up.
- No catching aids such as grain, carrots, feed bags, etc.
- No gimmicks or artificial aids such as tackaberry buckles.
- All equipment used must meet AMA standards.
- Hitches are to be judged under AMA packing rules.
- A 30 second penalty assessed for each infraction.
- Sleeping bags may be used as bed rolls.
- Western attire to be worn.
- If goods are to be packed, load must be trail worthy and balanced.