• 9/26/24: Pony Measuring Clarification
  Some folks have asked if two Master Judges are required to measure all ponies. The answer is below as stated in the rule book:
  Ponies that are fifty-two (52”) inches or less may be measured by a Master Judge and a Senior Judge. Ponies that are over fifty-two (52”) inches must be measured by two (2) Master Judges.
• 7/20/24: At the BOD meeting 7/20/24 the MAC was asked the following question;
  "Can a Lead line rider come in to the arena and the leader detach the lead rope and they still walk along with the horse and rider, knowing that they would get a NT."
  Following a MAC discussion the answer is yes. There is no rule in the CGA Rule Book that states a rider cannot do this.
• 6/13/23: A question arose regarding whether the MAC felt that a judge should be allowed to use their phone to video a rider while on course that they themselves were actually judging at the time.  A discussion followed about using phones to talk or video while a rider was on course by a judge.  Per the CGA Information Manual 10.5 says in part "It is impossible to properly judge a show without giving continuous and full attention to all activities going on within the arena".  A majority of the MAC felt that a judge should not be on their phone or videoing while they are judging a rider on course.  So at this time it will not be allowed.  This will be brought to convention in November.  Any additional questions regarding this, please contact your districts Master Judge or the MAC chair.
• At the earlier Riders/General Membership meeting the MAC was asked to address the ladies Western Shirts that had a zipper on the back. We had already reviewed the functional versus non functional button front shirts. Members present agreed that as long as the shirts meet the current requirements we would allow them until the next Rules and Judges meeting.
• Also mentioned at the meetings, MAC majority has agreed jeans with holes are legal, since there are judges giving a 1 second penalty for them. Judges should not be issuing a 1 second penalty.
• Members were inquiring how the Rules Chairman was selected. The information regarding the Rules Chairman as well as what the MAC does, can be found in section 11 of the CGA Information Manual.
• Please take a moment to read and refresh yourself on Section 2.3 Special Lead Line Rules for riders who need assistance.  The MAC has received concerns that all districts may not be adhering to the rules.  Section 2.3 is listed below:

2.3 Special "Lead Line" Rules for Riders who need assistance.

The CGA is interested in providing an opportunity for riders who need assistance to participate in CGA Shows. For this reason, the following special rules shall be applied at CGA Shows that allow participation of these riders:

a. A rider may be led through the course by a parent or responsible party provided the rider is not able to complete the course without assistance. Such assistance is allowed to ensure the safety of the rider but does not extend to the assistant touching the poles, flags or other obstacles. The Lead Line Team(horse, rider and leader) must properly complete the course. The assistant must conform to the same dress code defined for judges (See Section 6.1).

b. Hard hats are mandatory for all Lead Line riders. The animal being led shall be in normal tack with the addition of a halter and lead rope.

c. Lead Line riders may NOT participate in the Hurry Scurry event for safety reasons.

d. A mount may NOT be entered in the same event more than once except as a Lead Line entry.

e. Lead Line riders may proceed no faster than a trot or they will be disqualified.

f. When leading the animal across the timing line, the assistant must be at or behind the shoulder of the animal to prevent any timer malfunctions.