SERIES PHILOSOPHY

The Xibition SparX Series exists to provide accessible, development-focused reining competition that fosters rider confidence, encourages skill progression, and creates a welcoming community where every participant feels recognized and valued.

The primary mission of the series is rider development, horsemanship education, and community participation.

Competition standards will follow general principles of the National Reining Horse Association unless otherwise specified

1. GOVERNANCE

• The Xibition SparX Series is a non-sanctioned grassroots development circuit.
• The primary purpose of the series is horsemanship development, community participation, and fair competition.
• Show Management reserves the right to interpret rules to ensure safety, fairness, and sportsmanship.
• Where this rule book does not provide guidance, Show Management may reference NRHA-style standards

2. ELIGIBILITY

• Open to all breeds.
• Open to riders of all experience levels unless otherwise specified.
• Youth riders are defined as:
• 12 years of age or younger as of January 1, 2026
• 18 years of age or younger as of January 1, 2026
• A SparX membership and signed liability waiver are required