NRCHA and NCRCHA Non-Pro Definition and Rules

2.1.1  A Non Pro shall be defined as any person, regardless of age, who is not currently receiving remuneration directly, or indirectly for showing, training, giving lessons, clinics, or assisting in the training of a horse for remuneration.  This does not include prize money. Payment of entry fees and/or expenses by anyone other than the Non Pro, his/her immediate family, or his/her corporation is considered remuneration.  A Non Pro may not show, train, or assist in the training of a horse for which their spouse is accepting any form of remuneration either directly or indirectly for training, or assisting in the training or showing of said horses. Remuneration shall be defined as (i). To pay, reward for work, trouble, etc. (ii). Reimburse, compensate (iii). Make fair return for an action; barter.

2.1.18  Any professional trainer from another horse venue may not become a Non Pro in the NRCHA until the NRCHA Non Pro requirements have been met.