Aqhas limited objective is to require, by rule enforcement, a level playing field of competition in order that performance of exhibitor and horse can be judged uniformly by competent judges. Rules of the idaho quarter horse youth association novice youth program all youth must be a current member of the aqhya and iqhya prior to the points being recorded by the designated point keeper. Exhibitor or immediate family member must be owner of the horse. Halter and at least two aqha performance categories see aqha handbook rule shw803. Aqha will implement new rules and procedures at the 2011 built ford tough aqhya world championship show. However, some shows will have multiple judges so even though you are attending 1 show, you pay multiple entry fees to show under multiple judges, and possibly rack up. As a member of amha, you will become an integral part of one of the worlds fastest growing equine associations, joining more than 12,000 enthusiasts in over 30 countries already enjoying membership. One 1 point will be awarded for each entry in the class. Ill explain these rules, plus tell you how to change your horses name if you decide you dont like it, or didnt pick it in the first place. April 24, 2020 news and publications, leveling program level 1 classes added to respective 2020 aqha world shows. Please include copy of aqha registration papers and exhibitors current membership card. Aqha judge and leading ranch riding trainer, steve meadows, noted that this class is a great ice breaker for the everyday competitor.
Part one will be conducted as a flat class on the rail. The alabama quarter horse association shall calculate point standings for the yearend high point winners from january 1 december 31 of the calendar year. A point system will be utilized to determine yearend standings for novice and age division classes. Youth can join at anytime but points only count after fees are paid. The 2014 american quarter horse association official handbook of rules and regulations is now available and easily accessible. Online stud book type in your horses name or horses registration number and search. Part two will be conducted as a reining class using one of the reining patterns as described in the rule book per rule.
B o x 2 0 0 amaril l o, 7 t e xas 791 6 8 8 0 6 3 648 1 1 aqh a. All nominated horses will receive one point in each class that is physically entered. Aqha s limited objective is to require, by rule enforcement, a level playing field of competition in order that performance of exhibitor and horse can be judged uniformly by competent judges. A stud merino ram that has been branded on his horn. Get the 2018 aqha rulebook ohio quarter horse association. Contestants begin accumulating points and participation after an abra membership has been purchased. Ranch versatility high point awards at shows are not compulsory, but if held must use the point scoring system as per rule 45 e and g. Scoring is from 0 to 100, with an approximate breakdown, according to the aqha 2014 handbook, as follows. Participation in projects will be tracked using a point system 5 points for one 1 hour of participation and 1 point. In segment 4, i will provide a brief history of employee drugtesting programs in a general comparison to equine nonprofit drugtesting programs.
Aqha stud books aqha stud books hardcover january 1, 1941 by aqha author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The amble was particularly prized in horses in the middle ages due to the need for people to travel long distances on poor roads. One or more of these conditions does not prevent a horse from being used as breeding stock or from participating in aqha approved events, genes come in pairs. This is what allows him to compete in aqha, apha, and ptha horse shows. No aqha annual high point awards will be awarded for any novice classes and any points gained in a novice class will not go towards any aqha annual awards. Youth winners will receive a pair of justin boots, sterling silver and gold. Apr 19, 2012 it is a little more complicated than this for some classes, but this is the chart from the 2012 rule book. You must hold a financial full, individual life or individual honorary life membership and an amateur or select amateur permit with the aqha or a financial youth membership. The aqha official handbook of rules and regulations is updated yearly after undergoing careful scrutiny by aqha. The rules in this rule book must be adhered to at all aqha affiliate sanctioned events. The slow gait is a general term for several slower forms of the classic amble that follow the same general footfall pattern as the walk, in that lateral pairs of legs move forward in sequence, but the rhythm and collection of the movements are different. This edition of the apha official rule book contains the governing rules pertaining to. Aqha will continue with the current practice that the top 15 exhibitors in a world show class, plus ties, automatically advance to the finals.
Horses, youth and amateurs can earn annual high point awards and award certificates register of merit by submitting the points earnt to the aqha. This was none more apparent than at this years 2014 youth world show, where many trainers children and overly publicized horsesexhibitors were making the finals with mediocre patterns and gos. A young steer is being branded with an electric branding iron and cut to make an earmark. Aqha rule changes as they appear in the 2014 handbook. This is different than the apha membership, that is valid for 12 months. Constitution of the south african quarter horse association. Aqha event guidelines for dealing with animal welfare issues. American quarter horse association aqha show division rules apply in all classes, according to the current year aqha official rule book. For a full list of level 1 eligibility requirements, refer to rule shw245 in the aqha official handbook of rules and regulations.
Evidence includes, but is not limited to, steward warning cards, photographs, videos, witness statements, judges cards, judges score sheets, etc. Check out the aqha rule book for a complete look at aqha rules and regulations. Aqha rule changes as they appear in the 2014 handbook shw305. English amble is a 14thcentury loan from old french, ultimately from latin ambulare to walk. Aqha cowboy mounted shooting rules clarification as with any new program that melds two organizations of the size and complexity of the aqha and cmsa there will be challenges. November 20, 20, june 22, 2014 june 21, 2015, and june 3, 2018. Adopt national reining horse association rule for reining under five 5 point penalty the act of a horse dropping to its knees or hocks. However, some shows will have multiple judges so even though you are attending 1 show, you pay multiple entry fees to show under multiple judges, and possibly rack up points as if you went to multiple shows. The 2011 aqha official handbook of rules and regulations is available for download on the iphone, ipad and ipod touch. Amateur, select amateur, and novice amateur exhibitors must have paid an amateur sponsorship fee in addition to their iqha. Explaining the aqha leveling process by regina kernin. Pdf portable document format, which is a file format supported by adobe acrobat reader. November 5th, 2017 the 2018 aqha official handbook of rules and regulations is now available online and in print.
My aqha idea is a place where you can submit, browse, vote and comment on ideas to make the american quarter horse association better. However, for the 202014 season, all memberships are complimentary for new members. Shome horse show circuit point system point system championship awards will be given on the basis of the point system, 54321 for first, second, third, fourth, and fifth place. At the 2015 aqha convention, it was recently debated whether to allow apha registered horses with 93.
Therefore, a contestant may ride in a snaffle bit, regardless of the age of the horse. All classes shall be conducted in accordance with the current aqha rulebook that will apply unless otherwise stated. Subject to rule 205c3 andor the rules of the individual event. The following point system will be used for the ncha summer. The inside circumference of the ring must be free of rein, curb or headstall attachments which would provide leverage. Other forms of livestock identification include freeze branding, inner lip or ear tattoos, earmarking, ear tagging, and radiofrequency identification rfid. See aqha rule book if an individual is considered a. The american quarter horse association november 6, 2017. Mar 03, 2016 aqha judge and leading ranch riding trainer, steve meadows, noted that this class is a great ice breaker for the everyday competitor. The aqha leveling program went into effect jan 1, 20 to try and level. All that is needed is clean tack and a horse with athleticism and good movement. All individual shows entries and procedures are set by the show management of. New aqha rules and procedures at aqhya world championship.
Livestock branding is a technique for marking livestock so as to identify the owner. It is a little more complicated than this for some classes, but this is the chart from the 2012 rule book. The aqha trophy class for national high point western rider is a two part class, each part to comprise 50% of the final score. The jury ruled in their favor, forcing aqha to open its registry.
Livestock branding is a technique for marking livestock. Rulebook aqha australian quarter horse association. Rule change proposals are accepted each year prior to aqha convention. Must earn points in at least 5 shows, totaling at least 5 points to be counted. Official 2020 handbook of the appaloosa horse club the aphc document on this page is a. Rules of the idaho quarter horse youth association novice youth program.
For members convenience, the 2014 handbook is available as an online version, printed version or as a downloadable app on. The inside circumference of the ring must be free of rein, curb or headstall attachments which. The 2018 aqha official handbook of rules and regulations is now available online and in print. The class doesnt require expensive, blingy tack or show clothes, in fact, the rule book doesnt allow for it. Official 2020 handbook of the appaloosa horse club. Aqha should not announce horses and exhibitors names at all world show competitions. Aqha members enjoy complementary records research each month. Know the rules of the classes you are planning on entering 2015 rulebook. Aqha rules can be found at usef rules can be found at. In order to be eligible for yearend awards, both the owner and exhibitors of the horse must be currentyear regular members of. Phaa rule book paint horse association of australia. Switching to westernaqha shows from dressage chronicle. One or more of these conditions does not prevent a horse from being used as breeding stock or from participating in aqhaapproved events, genes come in pairs.
Welcome to the exciting world of the american miniature horse. A dedication to putting the american quarter horse first has led the aqha executive committee to make changes in aqha rules regarding equipment use at all aqhaapproved shows and approve a structure of fines and penalties that will be assessed to violators of these rules. Aqha novice rules will apply in regards to a contestant riding in a snaffle bit, regardless of the age of the horse. American quarter horses that have been registered with the american quarter horse association aqha or that are eligible to be registered with aqha are eligible to be enrolled into the racing challenge. Team penning award as per rule 218 points score system. For complete rules governing the apha, the exhibition of horses, and the apha amateurnovice amateurwalktrot programs, consult the current apha official rule book. Idaho quarter horse youth association iqhya general show. Aqha does have rules that tend to change from time to time regarding naming a horse. In 2016 new point ranges will be calculated using the points from 20, 2014. The aqha official handbook of rules and regulations is now available at the touch of a button.
Plus, those placing receive the normal points as seen above. The postmark deadline for submission of proposed rule book revisions is found in the front of the rule book in the deadlines and tentative meetings schedule. In order to be eligible for yearend awards, both the owner and exhibitors of the horse must be currentyear regular members of alqha. All amateur program cards follow the point year, and expire on december 31 of the year issued. Adobe acrobat reader enables users of most common operating systems to. Per 2014 aqha rules, rubber bands are allowed in speed classes. The common thread is that all are smooth gaits, comfortable to the rider.
To help aqha members stay up to date, the 2014 handbook is available in a variety of ways. Besitzwechselanzeige transfer report best remuda application. Rule book revisions must be submitted electronically in a word document to allyson pennington. Cattle brands used in mitchell county in west texas are displayed on a public mural in colorado city, texas. Last year, a cloning expert and a horse rancher brought a lawsuit against the american quarter horse association over a rule that prohibits clones from being registered.
Subject to rule 205c3 and or the rules of the individual event. Ambling was described as early as the hittite writings of kikkuli. Originally, livestock branding only referred to hot branding large stock with a branding iron, though the term now includes alternative techniques. American paint horse association mission statement press apha. An aqha and usef rule book will be available at each show. In an effort to clarify the rules pertaining to the aqha classes within the cowboy mounted shooting association this document, with faq, was created. Jan 21, 2017 the alabama quarter horse association shall calculate point standings for the yearend high point winners from january 1 december 31 of the calendar year. The rulebook represents corporation bylaws, rules and regulations of registration, rules and regulations of racing, rules and regulations of shows, amateur and youth division rules and regulations, horseback riding program rules, and the constitution of aqhya. Switching to westernaqha shows from dressage chronicle forums.
Aqha newly approved show rules effective 2019 equine chronicle. High point standings for 2019 are finalized and the allaround high point horses and exhibitors are named. May 22, 2018 approve the request of the aqha international committee from the 2017 convention that the shw101. At the 2011 aqha convention, march 47 in grapevine, texas, aqha announced the release of a digital version of the aqha official. Shome horse show circuit point system point system championship awards will be given on the basis of the point system, 54321 for first. Shop for a new horse, check out a stallions breeding performance, evaluate your showing competition and more.